Ward 8 street sweeping schedule 2026
Ward 8 has 23 sweeping sections across South Shore, Greater Grand Crossing, Avalon Park, Chatham, South Chicago, Burnside, Calumet Heights, Roseland, South Deering, Pullman. 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 Stony Island to 1200 E | Apr 1–2 Jun 5–8 Aug 12–13 Oct 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 2roughly 75th to 79th and 1200 E to Cottage Grove | Apr 3–6 Jun 9–10 Aug 14–17 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Section 3roughly 75th to 79th and Stony Island to 1200 E | Apr 7–8 Jun 11–12 Aug 18–19 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Section 4roughly 7300 S to 79th and 1900 E to Stony Island | Apr 9–10 Jun 15–16 Aug 20–21 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Section 5roughly 75th to 79th and 2200 E to 1900 E | Apr 13–14 Jun 17–18 Aug 24–25 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Section 6roughly 79th to 83rd and 1300 E to Cottage Grove | Apr 15–16 Jun 22–23 Aug 26–27 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Section 7roughly 79th to 83rd and Stony Island to 1200 E | Apr 17–20 Jun 24–25 Aug 28–31 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 8roughly 79th to 83rd and 2000 E to Stony Island | Apr 21–22 Jun 26–29 Sep 1–2 Nov 6–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 9roughly 79th to 83rd and Yates to 2000 E | Apr 23–24 Jun 30–Jul 1 Sep 3–4 Nov 10–12Done for 2026! |
| Section 10roughly 83rd to 87th and 1100 E to Cottage Grove | Apr 27–28 Jul 2–6 Sep 8–9 Nov 13–16Done for 2026! |
| Section 11roughly 83rd to 87th and Stony Island to 1100 E | Apr 29–30 Jul 7–8 Sep 10–11 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Section 12roughly 83rd to 87th and 1900 E to Stony Island | May 1–4 Jul 9–10 Sep 14–15 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Section 13roughly 83rd to 87th and Yates to 1900 E | May 5–6 Jul 13–14 Sep 16–17Done for 2026! |
| Section 14roughly 87th to 91st and Cottage Grove to King Dr | May 7–8 Jul 15–16 Sep 18–21Done for 2026! |
| Section 15roughly 87th to 91st and 1400 E to Cottage Grove | May 11–12 Jul 17–20 Sep 22–23Done for 2026! |
| Section 16roughly 87th to 8900 S and Stony Island to 1200 E | May 13–14 Jul 21–22 Sep 24–25Done for 2026! |
| Section 17roughly 87th to 91st and 2000 E to Stony Island | May 15–18 Jul 23–24 Sep 28–29Done for 2026! |
| Section 18roughly 87th to 91st and Yates to 2000 E | May 19–20 Jul 27–28 Sep 30–Oct 1Done for 2026! |
| Section 19roughly 91st to 95th and Cottage Grove to King Dr | May 21–22 Jul 29–30 Oct 2–5Done for 2026! |
| Section 20roughly 91st to 95th and Stony Island to Cottage Grove | May 26–27 Jul 31–Aug 3 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Section 21roughly 8900 S to 95th and Stony Island to 1400 E | May 28–29 Aug 4–5 Oct 8–9Done for 2026! |
| Section 22roughly 91st to 95th and 2100 E to Stony Island | Jun 1–2 Aug 6–7 Oct 13–14Done for 2026! |
| Section 23roughly 95th to 99th and Stony Island to Cottage Grove | Jun 3–4 Aug 10–11 Oct 15–16Done 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 8 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 8'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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