Ward 50 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 50 has 14 sweeping sections across West Ridge, North 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 7400 N and California to Kedzie | Apr 15–16 May 11–12 Jun 22–23 Jul 31–Aug 3 Sep 10–11 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 7400 N to Touhy and California to Kedzie | Apr 17–20 May 13–14 Jun 24–25 Aug 4–5 Sep 14–15 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly Howard to Touhy and Western to California | Apr 21–22 May 15–18 Jun 26–29 Aug 6–7 Sep 16–17 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly Howard to Pratt and Leavitt to Western | Apr 1–2 May 21–22 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 10–11 Sep 18–21 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly Touhy to 7000 N and Western to Kedzie | Apr 23–24 May 19–20 Jul 2–6 Aug 12–13 Sep 22–23 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 7000 N to Pratt and California to Kedzie | Apr 27–28 May 26–27 Jul 7–8 Aug 14–17 Sep 24–25 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly Pratt to Devon and 3000 W to Kedzie | Apr 29–30 Jul 9–10 Aug 18–19 Sep 28–29 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly Pratt to Devon and California to 3000 W | May 1–4 Jun 1–2 Jul 13–14 Aug 20–21 Sep 30–Oct 1 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly Pratt to Devon and Western to California | Apr 3–6 Jun 3–4 Jul 15–16 Aug 24–25 Oct 2–5 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly Devon to 6200 N and Damen to Western | Apr 7–8 Jun 5–8 Jul 17–20 Aug 26–27 Oct 6–7 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly Devon to Peterson and Western to 3000 W | May 5–6 Jun 9–10 Jul 21–22 Aug 28–31 Oct 8–9 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly Devon to Peterson and 3000 W to Kedzie | May 7–8 Jun 11–12 Jul 23–24 Sep 1–2 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly Peterson to Bryn Mawr and California to Kedzie | Apr 9–10 Jun 15–16 Jul 27–28 Sep 3–4 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly Devon to Peterson and Kedzie to 3800 W | Apr 13–14 Jun 17–18 Jul 29–30 Sep 8–9 Oct 19–20Done 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 50 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 50'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.