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Chaotic street closures, scuffles with police prompt city officials to consider new ways to celebrate Mexican Independence Day

As revelers across the city this weekend waved flags and honked horns in honor of Mexican Independence Day, a chaotic undertone tarnished the celebration with the sudden downtown road closures that trapped drivers Friday and Saturday nights and bouts of mischief among the mostly peaceful street parties that sometimes escalated to violence. The weekend came with “lessons learned,” Mayor Brandon .

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Mexican Independence Day Chicago: Celebrations kick off Friday; Street closures possible if celebrations get out of hand downtown

When is Mexican Independence Day celebrated? Street closures are not planned but could be put in place if downtown celebrations get out of hand.

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Día de Muertos Celebration

Driftless Curiosity and the Mexican Folk Art Collective annual event, 1-7 pm, 10/7, Keewaydin Farms, Viola, with collective altar construction and other Mexican folk art, kids activities, entertainment, food. Free admission.

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Colorful and fantasical, alebrijes take over the Gail Borden Public Library in its latest huge exhibit

Colorful and fantasical, alebrijes take over the Gail Borden Public Library in its latest huge exhibit
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Rachel Garcia named Mexican Cultural Center Executive Director

Rachel Garcia's new role as Executive Director will require her to oversee the implementation of programs, exhibits, and events

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