Ward 42 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 42 has 5 sweeping sections across Near North Side. 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 Chicago to 600 N and Wells/Clark to Halsted | Apr 2–3 Apr 16–17 Apr 30–May 1 May 14–15 Jun 2–3 Jun 16–17 Jul 7–8 Jul 21–22 Aug 4–5 Aug 18–19 Sep 1–2 Sep 17–18 Oct 1–2 Oct 20–21 Nov 3–4 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 600 N to Kinzie and Wells/Clark to 600 W | Apr 7–8 Apr 21–22 May 5–6 May 19–20 Jun 4–5 Jun 23–24 Jul 9–10 Jul 23–24 Aug 6–7 Aug 20–21 Sep 3–4 Sep 22–23 Oct 6–7 Oct 22–23 Nov 5–6Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 1000 N to 600 N and 200 E to Wells/Clark | Apr 9–10 Apr 23–24 May 7–8 May 21–22 Jun 9–10 Jun 25–26 Jul 14–15 Jul 28–29 Aug 11–12 Aug 25–26 Sep 10–11 Sep 24–25 Oct 8–9 Oct 27–28 Nov 12–13Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 600 N to Kinzie and King Dr to Wells/Clark | Apr 14–15 Apr 28–29 May 12–13 May 28–29 Jun 11–12 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 16–17 Jul 30–31 Aug 13–14 Aug 27–28 Sep 15–16 Sep 29–30 Oct 15–16 Oct 29–30 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Division to Chicago and 100 E to State | Wed Apr 1 Apr 7–8 Apr 14–15 Apr 21–22 Apr 28–29 May 5–6 May 12–13 May 19–20 May 26–27 Jun 2–3 Jun 9–10 Jun 16–17 Jun 23–24 Jun 30–Jul 1 Jul 7–8 Jul 14–15 Jul 21–22 Jul 28–29 Aug 4–5 Aug 11–12 Aug 18–19 Aug 25–26 Sep 1–2 Sep 8–9 Sep 15–16 Sep 22–23 Sep 29–30 Oct 6–7 Oct 13–14 Oct 20–21 Oct 27–28Done 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 42 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 42'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?
Enter your address at Don't Get Swept and leave an email. We email you the evening before each sweep day. Free. One-click unsubscribe. Texts are coming soon.