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Aurora Powers Up with EVs and Youth Grants | Chicago News

Aurora Powers Up with EVs and Youth Grants | Chicago News

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Aurora is electrifying its future with nine new dual-port EV chargers at Garfield Park, the police department, and East Downer Place, funded largely by federal dollars—leaving the city to cover just $80K. This five-year partnership with Blink Network builds on Aurora’s decades-long sustainability commitment, while also launching a $50K Youth Climate Action Fund to support teen-led green projects, with applications opening August 24th and projects wrapping by April 2027. Mayor John Laesch is positioning Aurora for the green collar economy, training youth for tomorrow’s clean energy jobs—showing a city that’s investing in both tech and talent for a sustainable tomorrow.

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