Ward 5 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 5 has 19 sweeping sections across Greater Grand Crossing, South Shore, Woodlawn, Hyde Park, Kenwood. 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 71st to 75th and 1300 E to Cottage Grove | Apr 1–2 May 28–29 Jul 21–22 Sep 16–17 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 67th to 71st and Stony Island to 1200 E | Apr 3–6 Jun 1–2 Jul 23–24 Sep 18–21 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 67th to 71st and 1800 E to Stony Island | Apr 7–10 Jun 3–4 Jul 27–28 Sep 22–23 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 67th to 71st and 2000 E to 1800 E | Apr 13–14 Jun 5–8 Jul 29–30 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 67th to 71st and 2200 E to 2000 E | Apr 15–16 Jun 9–12 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 28–29 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 67th to 71st and Yates to 2200 E | Apr 8–9 May 13–14 Jun 10–11 Jul 8–9 Aug 12–13 Sep 9–10 Oct 8–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly around 71st and Yates to 1900 E | Apr 17–20 Jun 15–16 Aug 4–5 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly 59th to 67th and Stony Island to 1400 E | Apr 21–22 Jun 17–18 Aug 6–7 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Garfield to 6100 S and 1000 E to Cottage Grove | Apr 23–24 Jun 22–23 Aug 10–11 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Garfield to 6100 S and 1300 E to 1000 E | Apr 27–28 Jun 24–25 Aug 14–17 Oct 9–13Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Garfield to 6100 S and Stony Island to 1300 E | Apr 29–30 Jun 26–29 Aug 18–19 Oct 15–16 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Garfield to 59th and 2000 E to 1400 E | May 1–4 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 20–21 Oct 19–20 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 51st to Garfield and 1100 E to Cottage Grove | May 5–6 Jul 2–6 Aug 24–25 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 51st to Garfield and 1400 E to 1100 E | May 7–8 Jul 7–10 Aug 26–28 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 51st to Garfield and Stony Island to 1400 E | May 11–12 Jul 13–14 Aug 28–31 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 51st to Garfield and 2100 E to Stony Island | May 15–18 Jul 15–16 Sep 1–2 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 47th to 51st and 1900 E to Stony Island | May 19–20 Jul 17–20 Sep 3–4 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly around 59th and 1300 E to Cottage Grove | May 21–22 Sep 8–11Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly around 59th and Stony Island to 1300 E | May 26–27 Sep 14–15Done 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 5 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 5'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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