Ward 38 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 38 has 26 sweeping sections across Portage Park, Dunning, O'Hare. Sweeping runs Apr–Nov 2026, weekdays about 9am to 2pm. Dates below are each two-day pass; gray ones already happened.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Section 1roughly 4200 N to Irving Park and 5000 W to Laramie | Apr 1–2 May 26–27 Jul 21–22 Sep 14–15 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 4200 N to Irving Park and Laramie to Central Park | Apr 1–2 May 26–27 Jul 21–22 Sep 14–15 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly around Addison and Central Park to Austin | Apr 3–6 May 28–29 Jul 23–24 Sep 16–17 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Irving Park to Addison and Central Park to Austin | Apr 7–8 Jun 1–2 Jul 27–28 Sep 18–21 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly around Irving Park and Central Park to Austin | Apr 9–10 Jun 3–4 Jul 29–30 Sep 22–23 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Central Park to Austin | Apr 9–10 Jun 3–4 Jul 29–30 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 4600 N to Montrose and 3800 W to Austin | Apr 13–14 Jun 5–8 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Lawrence to Montrose and Austin to Narragansett | Apr 15–16 Jun 9–10 Aug 4–5 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Austin to Harlem | Apr 17–20 Jun 11–12 Aug 6–7 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Irving Park to Addison and Austin to Oak Park | Apr 21–22 Jun 15–16 Aug 10–11 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly around Addison and Austin to Narragansett | Apr 21–22 Jun 15–16 Aug 10–11 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Addison to Belmont and Narragansett to Oak Park | Apr 23–24 Jun 17–18 Aug 12–13 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly Addison to Belmont and Oak Park to 7000 W | Apr 27–28 Jun 22–23 Aug 14–17 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly Irving Park to Addison and Oak Park to 7000 W | Apr 29–30 Jun 24–25 Aug 18–19 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly Irving Park to Addison and 7000 W to Harlem | May 1–4 Jun 26–29 Aug 20–21 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly Addison to Belmont and 7000 W to Harlem | May 5–6 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 24–25 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly Addison to Belmont and Harlem to 7500 W | May 7–8 Jul 2–6 Aug 26–27 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly Irving Park to Addison and around Harlem | Apr 27–28 Jun 22–23 Aug 14–17 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly Irving Park to Addison and Harlem to 7700 W | May 11–12 Jul 7–8 Aug 28–31 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly Addison to Belmont and 7500 W to 7600 W | May 13–14 Jul 9–10 Sep 1–2 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 21roughly Addison to Belmont and 7600 W to 7700 W | May 13–14 Jul 9–10 Sep 1–2 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 22roughly Addison to Belmont and 7700 W to 7800 W | May 15–18 Jul 13–14 Sep 3–4 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 23roughly Addison to Belmont and 7800 W to Cumberland | May 15–18 Jul 13–14 Sep 3–4 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 24roughly Irving Park to Addison and 7700 W to Cumberland | May 19–20 Jul 17–20 Sep 8–9 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 25roughly Irving Park to Addison and 7800 W to Cumberland | May 19–20 Jul 17–20 Sep 8–9 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 26roughly Lawrence to Irving Park and Cumberland to 8300 W | May 21–22 Jul 15–16 Sep 10–11 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
Which side goes first? The City sweeps one side of the street per day. On east-west streets the south side usually goes first; on north-south streets, the west side. The other side gets swept the next sweep day. Usually. The orange signs posted on your block are the final word.
Bounds are approximate, computed from the City's section map. Data updated Jun 8, 2026.
Questions people actually ask
How do I find my Ward 38 street sweeping section?
Type your address at Don't Get Swept. We place it on the City's 2026 section map and show your dates, plus which side of the street is usually swept first.
What time is street sweeping in Chicago?
Sweepers run on weekdays, generally 9am to 2pm, from April through November. Move your car before 9am on Ward 38's sweep day.
Which side of the street is swept first?
Usually the south side of east-west streets and the west side of north-south streets on the first day, then the opposite side on the next sweep day. Posted signs always win.
What's the ticket if I forget?
A street cleaning ticket is $60 (camera-issued ones in the Smart Streets zone are $50), and you can be towed. A free reminder is cheaper.
How do I get a reminder?
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