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Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights Street Sweeping Schedule & Parking Rules
Ward 38 (Dunning, Portage Park) street cleaning operates April 1 – Nov 30 on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays/Wednesdays (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, $75 fine).
Municipal District: Chicago Ward 38
Sweeping Days: 1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South)
Active Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fine Penalty: $75.00
Towing Risk: Moderate - Ward Dependent
HIGH-ENFORCEMENT CORRIDORS
Primary Sweeping Routes in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights
Enforcement officers actively ticket and tow vehicles parked along these major thoroughfares during cleaning hours:
📍 W Irving Park Rd📍 W Addison St📍 N Harlem Ave📍 N Narragansett Ave📍 W Belmont Ave
CIVIC LANDMARKS & HUBS
Geographic Sweeping Zones
Sweeping patterns boundary around key community landmarks across Chicago:
🏛️ Dunning Square🏛️ Merrimac Park🏛️ Schorsch Village Playlot🏛️ Dunning Branch Library
LEGAL CONTESTATION GUIDE
How to Dispute a Street Sweeping Ticket in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights
Received a street sweeping ticket on Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights corridors? You have a statutory right to dispute citations with the City of Chicago Central Hearing Facility.
1. Dispute Filing Deadline
Within 21 Days of Citation
Late appeals result in statutory penalties and collections holds.
2. Primary Valid Defense
Signs posted with less than 24 hours advance notice.
3. Hearing & Dispute Office
City of Chicago Central Hearing Facility
400 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654
Official Dispute Portal: Submit photos of blocked signs or payment receipts directly to the municipal clerk.
Open Official Chicago Dispute Portal ↗FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights Street Sweeping Q&A
When is street sweeping in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights, Chicago?
Street sweeping in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights (Chicago Ward 38) takes place 1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) between 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. April 1 through November 30 (Winter pause Dec 1 – Mar 31).
How much is a street cleaning parking ticket in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights?
A street sweeping parking citation in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights, Chicago is $75.00, with risk level classified as "Moderate - Ward Dependent".
When does street cleaning start and end in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights?
Street sweeping in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights operates under municipal schedule: April 1 through November 30 (Winter pause Dec 1 – Mar 31). Outside active months, routine residential sweeping is paused except for emergency snow routes or special DPW notices.
Is street sweeping enforced on city holidays in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights?
No. Street sweeping and alternate side parking enforcement are suspended on all official city and federal holidays in Chicago. Missed holiday routes are generally not made up until the next scheduled cycle.
How do I dispute a street sweeping ticket in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights?
You can contest citations online within 21 days through the City of Chicago Central Hearing Facility at 400 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654. A common statutory defense is: Signs posted with less than 24 hours advance notice.
Are odd and even sides of the street swept on different days in Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights?
Yes. Municipal sweepers alternate between opposite curbs on bi-weekly or staggered weekday schedules. Vehicles parked on the restricted side during posted hours are subject to immediate citation.
How can I receive street sweeping text alerts for Dunning / Portage Park / Belmont Heights?
Enter your address on StreetCleaningAlerts.com to activate automated SMS reminders delivered at 8:00 PM the evening prior to cleaning.
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1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 2$75 Fine
Gold Coast / Near North / Old Town
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 3$75 Fine
Bronzeville / South Loop / Grand Boulevard
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 4$75 Fine
Kenwood / Oakland / Hyde Park
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 5$75 Fine
Hyde Park / Woodlawn / South Shore
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 6$75 Fine
Chatham / Park Manor / Greater Grand Crossing
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 7$75 Fine
South Shore / South Chicago / Calumet Heights
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 8$75 Fine
Avalon Park / Burnside / Calumet Heights
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 9$75 Fine
Pullman / Roseland / West Pullman
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 10$75 Fine
East Side / Hegewisch / South Deering
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 11$75 Fine
Bridgeport / Chinatown / Canaryville
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 12$75 Fine
McKinley Park / Brighton Park
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 13$75 Fine
Clearing / West Lawn / Midway
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 14$75 Fine
Gage Park / Archer Heights
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 15$75 Fine
Brighton Park / Back of the Yards / West Englewood
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 16$75 Fine
Englewood / West Englewood / Chicago Lawn
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 17$75 Fine
Marquette Park / Chicago Lawn / West Englewood
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 18$75 Fine
Ashburn / Scottsdale / Wrightwood
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 19$75 Fine
Beverly / Morgan Park / Mount Greenwood
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 20$75 Fine
Woodlawn / Washington Park / Englewood
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 21$75 Fine
Auburn Gresham / Longwood Manor / Brainerd
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 22$75 Fine
Little Village / South Lawndale
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 23$75 Fine
Garfield Ridge / West Elsdon / Clearing
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 24$75 Fine
North Lawndale / West Garfield Park
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 25$75 Fine
Pilsen / UIC / Near West Side
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 26$75 Fine
Humboldt Park / Hermosa / West Town
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 27$75 Fine
West Loop / Fulton Market / Near West Side
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 28$75 Fine
West Garfield Park / East Garfield Park / Tri-Taylor
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 29$75 Fine
Austin / Galewood / Montclare
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 30$75 Fine
Belmont Cragin / Portage Park / Irving Park
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 31$75 Fine
Hermosa / Belmont Cragin / Kelvyn Park
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 32$75 Fine
Bucktown / Roscoe Village / Lincoln Park
1st & 3rd Wednesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Thursday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 33$75 Fine
Albany Park / Ravenswood Manor / Avondale
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 34$75 Fine
The Loop / Downtown / West Loop Gate
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 35$75 Fine
Logan Square / Avondale / Hermosa
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 36$75 Fine
West Town / East Village / Montclare
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 37$75 Fine
Austin / West Humboldt Park
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 39$75 Fine
Sauganash / Forest Glen / Albany Park / Mayfair
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 40$75 Fine
Lincoln Square / Bowmanville / Andersonville
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 41$75 Fine
Norwood Park / Edison Park / O'Hare
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 42$75 Fine
River North / Streeterville / Gold Coast / Downtown Loop
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 43 (DSS Section 4)$75 Fine
Lincoln Park / Old Town Triangle
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 44$75 Fine
Lakeview / Wrigleyville / Boystown
2nd & 4th Tuesday (North) / 2nd & 4th Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 45$75 Fine
Jefferson Park / Portage Park / Old Irving
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 46$75 Fine
Uptown / Buena Park / East Lakeview
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 47$75 Fine
Lincoln Square / North Center / Ravenswood
1st & 3rd Wednesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Thursday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 48$75 Fine
Edgewater / Andersonville / Lakewood Balmoral
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 49$75 Fine
Rogers Park / West Rogers Park
1st & 3rd Tuesday (North) / 1st & 3rd Wednesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 50$75 Fine
West Ridge / Little India / Peterson Park
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 43 (DSS Section 4)$75 Fine
Lincoln Park
1st & 3rd Monday / Tuesday • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 1 (DSS Section 2)$75 Fine
Wicker Park / Bucktown
1st & 3rd Tuesday / Wednesday • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 44$75 Fine
Lakeview / Wrigleyville
2nd & 4th Tuesday / Wednesday • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 35 / Ward 1$75 Fine
Logan Square
2nd & 4th Thursday / Friday • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Monday through Friday (Rotational by Ward & Section) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Ward Specific)
Chicago Ward 27 / 34 (West Loop)$75 Fine
West Loop
1st & 3rd Monday (North) / 1st & 3rd Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 42 (River North Commercial & Residential)$75 Fine
River North
2nd & 4th Tuesday (East) / 2nd & 4th Wednesday (West) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 32 (Bucktown / Roscoe Village)$75 Fine
Bucktown
1st & 3rd Thursday (North) / 1st & 3rd Friday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chicago Ward 25 (Pilsen Historic Corridor)$75 Fine
Pilsen
2nd & 4th Monday (North) / 2nd & 4th Tuesday (South) • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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