Ward 7 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 7 has 22 sweeping sections across South Shore, South Chicago, Calumet Heights, South Deering. 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 2200 E to 1900 E | Apr 1–2 Jun 3–4 Aug 6–7 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 71st to 7300 S and 1900 E to Stony Island | Apr 3–6 Jun 5–8 Aug 10–11 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 71st to 75th and Yates to 2200 E | Apr 7–8 Jun 9–10 Aug 12–13 Oct 15–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 71st to 75th and 2700 E to Yates | Apr 9–10 Jun 11–12 Aug 14–17 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 75th to 79th and Yates to 2200 E | Apr 13–14 Jun 15–16 Aug 18–19 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 75th to 79th and Commercial to Yates | Apr 15–16 Jun 17–18 Aug 20–21 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 71st to 75th and 3000 E to Yates | Apr 17–20 Jun 22–23 Aug 24–25 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly 7300 S to 79th and 3700 E to 2700 E | Apr 21–22 Jun 24–25 Aug 26–27 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 79th to 8100 S and 2700 E to 2200 E | Apr 23–24 Jun 26–29 Aug 28–31 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 79th to 8100 S and Commercial to 2700 E | Apr 27–28 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 1–2 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 79th to 83rd and 4200 E to Commercial | Apr 29–30 Jul 2–6 Sep 3–4 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 8100 S to 8500 S and 2700 E to 2000 E | May 1–4 Jul 7–8 Sep 8–9 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 8100 S to 8500 S and Commercial to 2700 E | May 5–6 Jul 9–10 Sep 10–11 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 8500 S to 91st and Commercial to Yates | May 7–8 Jul 13–14 Sep 14–15 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 87th to 95th and Commercial to Yates | May 11–12 Jul 15–16 Sep 16–17 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 87th to 95th and Yates to 2200 E | May 13–14 Jul 17–20 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 87th to 95th and 2200 E to 2000 E | May 15–18 Jul 21–22 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly around 95th and 2200 E to 1900 E | May 19–20 Jul 23–24 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly 95th to 99th and 2800 E to Yates | May 21–22 Jul 27–28 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly 95th to 99th and 2800 E to 2000 E | May 26–27 Jul 29–30 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 21roughly around 99th and 2800 E to 2200 E | May 28–29 Jul 31–Aug 3 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 22roughly 99th to 103rd and 2800 E to 2200 E | Jun 1–2 Aug 4–5 Oct 6–7Done 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 7 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 7'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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