Ward 41 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 41 has 32 sweeping sections across Edison Park, Norwood Park, O'Hare, Jefferson Park, Portage Park. 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 Howard to Pratt and 7500 W to 7600 W | May 1–4 Jun 17–18 Aug 4–5 Sep 18–21 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Howard to Touhy and Harlem to 7500 W | May 1–4 Jun 17–18 Aug 4–5 Sep 18–21 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Howard to Touhy and around Harlem | May 5–6 Jun 22–23 Aug 6–7 Sep 22–23 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Touhy to Pratt and around Harlem | May 5–6 Jun 22–23 Aug 6–7 Sep 22–23 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Touhy to 6600 N and Harlem to 7500 W | May 7–8 Jun 24–25 Aug 10–11 Sep 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Pratt to Devon and Harlem to 7500 W | May 7–8 Jun 24–25 Aug 10–11 Sep 24–25 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Pratt to Devon and Harlem to 7600 W | May 11–12 Jun 26–29 Aug 12–13 Sep 28–29 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Devon to Peterson and 7500 W to 7600 W | May 11–12 Jun 26–29 Aug 12–13 Sep 28–29 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Devon to Peterson and Harlem to 7500 W | May 13–14 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 14–17 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Peterson to Bryn Mawr and 7500 W to 7600 W | May 13–14 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 14–17 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Peterson to Bryn Mawr and Harlem to 7500 W | Apr 1–2 May 15–18 Jul 2–6 Aug 18–19 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Bryn Mawr to Foster and Cumberland to 8200 W | Apr 1–2 May 15–18 Jul 2–6 Aug 18–19 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly Foster to Lawrence and Cumberland to 8200 W | Apr 3–6 May 19–20 Jul 7–8 Aug 20–21 Oct 6–7 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly Bryn Mawr to 5000 N and 7700 W to Cumberland | Apr 3–6 May 19–20 Jul 7–8 Aug 20–21 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly Bryn Mawr to Foster and 7500 W to 7700 W | Apr 7–8 May 21–22 Jul 9–10 Aug 24–25 Oct 8–9 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly Bryn Mawr to Lawrence and Harlem to 7500 W | Apr 7–8 May 21–22 Jul 9–10 Aug 24–25 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly Bryn Mawr to Foster and 7000 W to 7800 W | Apr 9–10 May 26–27 Jul 13–14 Aug 26–27 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly Devon to Bryn Mawr and Oak Park to Harlem | Apr 9–10 May 26–27 Jul 13–14 Aug 26–27 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly Peterson to Bryn Mawr and Narragansett to Harlem | Apr 13–14 May 28–29 Jul 15–16 Aug 28–31 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly Bryn Mawr to Foster and Oak Park to Harlem | Apr 13–14 May 28–29 Jul 15–16 Aug 28–31 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 21roughly Bryn Mawr to Foster and Oak Park to 7000 W | Apr 15–16 Jun 1–2 Jul 17–20 Sep 1–2 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 22roughly Foster to Lawrence and 7000 W to Harlem | Apr 15–16 Jun 1–2 Jul 17–20 Sep 1–2 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 23roughly Foster to Lawrence and Oak Park to 7000 W | Apr 17–20 Jun 3–4 Jul 21–22 Sep 3–4 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 24roughly Foster to Lawrence and Narragansett to Oak Park | Apr 17–20 Jun 3–4 Jul 21–22 Sep 3–4 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 25roughly Foster to Lawrence and Austin to Narragansett | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 26roughly Bryn Mawr to Foster and Narragansett to 6600 W | Apr 21–22 Jun 5–8 Jul 23–24 Sep 8–9 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 27roughly Bryn Mawr to Foster and 6600 W to Oak Park | Apr 23–24 Jun 9–10 Jul 27–28 Sep 10–11 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 28roughly 6200 N to Bryn Mawr and Narragansett to Oak Park | Apr 23–24 Jun 9–10 Jul 27–28 Sep 10–11 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 29roughly Devon to Peterson and Oak Park to Harlem | Apr 27–28 Jun 11–12 Jul 29–30 Sep 14–15 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 30roughly Devon to Peterson and 6600 W to Oak Park | Apr 27–28 Jun 11–12 Jul 29–30 Sep 14–15 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 31roughly 6600 N to Devon and 6600 W to Oak Park | Apr 29–30 Jun 15–16 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 16–17 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 32roughly 6600 N to Devon and Oak Park to Harlem | Apr 29–30 Jun 15–16 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 16–17 Nov 2–3Done 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 41 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 41'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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