New Youth Center Breaks Ground | Chicago News

Wayside Cross Ministries kicked off construction on a brand-new 10,000-square-foot youth center in Montgomery, set to open next summer on land once just cornfields—now transformed into a safe haven for kids to learn, play, and thrive. Community buy-in was key, with longtime resident Gary Sipes rallying support by recalling his own childhood memories of the site. Over 125 supporters, including Montgomery Village President Matt Brolley, celebrated the groundbreaking—Brolley citing Wayside’s proven impact in Aurora as proof of the urgent need. Backed by the Dunham Foundation, which sees this as a strategic investment in youth and community prosperity, the center will feature classrooms, a gym, and a kitchen—with sports fields planned for later. It’s more than a building—it’s a promise to nurture the next generation right where they live. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a8659032f47dcff