Ward 44 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 44 has 11 sweeping sections across Lake View. 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 3800 N to Belmont and Southport/Loomis to Ashland | Apr 10–13 May 11–14 Jun 15–16 Jul 16–17 Aug 19–20 Sep 17–18 Oct 20–21Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Irving Park to Addison and Racine to Southport/Loomis | Apr 21–22 May 19–20 Jun 22–23 Jul 22–23 Aug 21–24 Sep 25–28 Oct 26–27Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Irving Park to Addison and Halsted to Racine | Apr 15–16 May 15–18 Jun 17–18 Jul 20–21 Aug 17–18 Sep 21–22 Oct 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Addison to Belmont and Racine to Southport/Loomis | Apr 29–30 Jun 1–8 Jul 9–10 Aug 3–10 Sep 11–14 Oct 9–15 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Addison to 3400 N and Halsted to Racine | Apr 27–28 May 26–27 Jun 24–25 Jul 24–27 Aug 25–26 Sep 29–30 Oct 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 3400 N to Belmont and Halsted to Racine | Apr 17–20 May 21–22 Jun 26–29 Jul 28–29 Aug 27–28 Sep 23–24 Oct 30–Nov 2Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Addison to Belmont and Wells/Clark to Halsted | Apr 8–14 May 12–13 Jun 9–10 Jul 8–14 Aug 11–12 Sep 8–9 Oct 13–14 Nov 10–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Belmont to Diversey and Sheffield/Morgan to Racine | Apr 6–9 May 4–8 Jun 11–12 Jul 13–15 Aug 13–14 Sep 15–16 Oct 16–19 Nov 17–19Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Belmont to Diversey and Halsted to Sheffield/Morgan | Apr 23–24 May 28–29 Jun 30–Jul 6 Jul 30–31 Aug 31–Sep 10 Oct 5–8 Nov 9–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Belmont to 3000 N and Wells/Clark to Halsted | Apr 2–3 May 1–7 Jun 4–5 Thu Jul 2 Aug 6–7 Sep 3–4 Oct 1–2 Nov 5–6Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 3000 N to Diversey and Wells/Clark to Halsted | Apr 1–7 May 5–6 Jun 2–3 Jul 1–7 Aug 4–5 Sep 1–2 Oct 6–7 Nov 3–4Done 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 44 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 44'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.