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Ward 8, Section 16 street sweeping: 2026 dates

Section 16 of Ward 8 covers roughly 87th to 8900 S and Stony Island to 1200 E (approx.) in Calumet Heights. Sweepers come by 3 times in 2026, May–Sep, weekdays from about 9am to 2pm.

MonthDay 1Day 2
Mayusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Julyusually south / west sideusually north / east side
Septemberusually south / west sideusually north / east side

That's a wrap: no more sweeps here in 2026. You're done 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.

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Ward 8, Section 16 in blue; tap a neighbor to jump to it. Streets approximate.

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Questions people actually ask

When is street sweeping in Ward 8, Section 16 in 2026?

May 13–14, Jul 21–22, Sep 24–25. Each pass usually takes two weekdays, one side of the street per day.

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, Section 16'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.