At least 11 people are facing felony charges in connection with Mexican Independence Day festivities over the weekend. Chicago police officers recovered at least six firearms downtown, and two drivers are charged with trying to run down cops working the celebrations.

City officials tried to seal off the downtown area by blocking access with police cars and salt and garbage trucks. But their efforts seemed to only inconvenience downtown residents, tourists, and working folks trying to get to their jobs.

Two people were stabbed during a fight in the 300 block of North State near Wacker Drive around 12:20 a.m. Sunday. Police said a 19-year-old man was stabbed in the back and a 15-year-old boy suffered a laceration on his torso. No arrests have been made.

Saturday’s party ended early for 27-year-old Jose Cordova as he drove a carload of celebrants who were allegedly hanging out of and sitting on his car in the 700 block of North LaSalle around 8:50 p.m.

[What a town. ~ Beege]