City’s first self-cleaning public restroom takes shape in West Town

ChicagoChicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2026

City’s first self-cleaning public restroom takes shape in West Town

Polish Triangle unit near Blue Line; JCDecaux pilot, ward menu funds for install.

Foundation work is complete for Chicago’s first self-cleaning public toilet near the CTA Blue Line Polish Triangle (Division, Ashland, Milwaukee), the Sun-Times reports. JCDecaux is providing the unit and maintenance at no cost; more than $400,000 in plumbing and install comes from 1st Ward menu funds.

An opening date is not yet set while utilities are finished.

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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