Elgin’s latest ribbon cutting represented not just another grand opening, but a celebration of the dedication and combined effort of city organizations, a commitment to accessibility and a promise of more to come.Council members met public department staff, group leaders and plenty of excited kids June 15 for the unveiling of the new Thomas Memorial Park playground.“This is such a huge accomplishment for us and we’re really proud of it, and I’m so glad we can share it with everyone today,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Elizabeth Marzec.The playground at 411 Madison Street put to use months of community input ...