Ward 47 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 47 has 20 sweeping sections across Lincoln Square, Uptown, Lake View, North Center. 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 Lawrence to Montrose and Western to California | Apr 1–2 May 28–29 Jul 27–28 Sep 22–23 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly Lawrence to Montrose and Leavitt to Western | Apr 3–6 Jun 1–2 Jul 29–30 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Lawrence to Montrose and Damen to Leavitt | Apr 7–8 Jun 3–4 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Lawrence to Montrose and Ravenswood/Wood to Damen | Apr 9–10 Jun 5–8 Aug 4–5 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 5000 N to Montrose and Ashland to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 13–14 Jun 9–10 Aug 6–7 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly Foster to Lawrence and Racine to Ashland | Apr 15–16 Jun 11–12 Aug 10–11 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 4600 N to Irving Park and Southport/Loomis to Ashland | Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 12–13 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Ashland to Ravenswood/Wood | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 14–17 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Ravenswood/Wood to Damen | Apr 23–24 Jun 22–23 Aug 18–19 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Damen to Leavitt | Apr 27–28 Jun 24–25 Aug 20–21 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Leavitt to Western | Apr 29–30 Jun 26–29 Aug 24–25 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Montrose to Irving Park and Western to California | May 1–4 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 26–27 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly Irving Park to Addison and Leavitt to Western | May 5–6 Jul 2–6 Aug 28–31 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly Irving Park to Addison and Damen to Leavitt | May 7–8 Jul 7–8 Sep 1–2 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly Irving Park to Addison and Ravenswood/Wood to Damen | May 11–12 Jul 9–10 Sep 3–4 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly Irving Park to Addison and Ashland to Ravenswood/Wood | May 13–14 Jul 13–14 Sep 8–9 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 3800 N to 3400 N and Southport/Loomis to Ashland | May 15–18 Jul 15–16 Sep 10–11 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly Addison to 3400 N and Ashland to Damen | May 19–20 Jul 17–20 Sep 14–15 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly Irving Park to 3000 N and Western to California | May 21–22 Jul 21–22 Sep 16–17 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly 5000 N to Lawrence and Ravenswood/Wood to Western | May 26–27 Jul 23–24 Sep 18–21 Nov 17–18Done 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 47 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 47'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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