
Illuminate Chicago Lighting Program
Chicago is known worldwide as the birthplace of the skyscraper, with an iconic skyline that shapes our cityscape.
BOMA/Chicago Building Members operate the most recognizable office buildings that define that skyline. These landmarks are often sought after by organizations looking to light up the city in support of civic and philanthropic causes.
To streamline the process for our members and help manage the high volume of lighting requests, BOMA/Chicago launched the Illuminate Chicago Lighting Program. This program centralizes the review of lighting requests and provides coordinated recommendations to our building members.
Please note that all BOMA/Chicago Building Members are independently owned and managed. Their participation in BOMA/Chicago-approved initiatives is entirely voluntary, reflecting the unique commitments and priorities of each building.
Submit a Lighting Request
Please review the program’s requirements carefully. If your lighting request meets all criteria, you are welcome to submit an application for consideration.
A $100 non-refundable administrative fee is required for all submitted light requests.
REMINDER: Lights Out Chicago
Each spring and fall, about five million birds migrate through Chicago. Buildings are reminded to abide by our Lights Out Chicago program to help save birds and reduce glass collisions. During the spring and fall migration seasons, decorative lighting on rooftops and upper floors must be extinguished by 11 PM each night. Click here for more information.
Half Staff
Half-staff declarations are issued by the Governor of Illinois or the President of the United States. BOMA/Chicago is not involved in the decision-making or declaration process of when a flag is ordered to be lowered to half-mast. For more information, go to https://halfstaff.org/.
Upcoming Requests
Raising Hope Gala
Emergency Nurses Week
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Stage IV Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
Sponsor: METAvivor Research and Support Inc.
Dates: October 12-15
Colors: Pink, Green, and Teal
Contact: Maureen Kintz at ILLightUpMBC@gmail.com.
Domestic Violence Awareness
Sponsor: Love and Protect Wisdom
Dates: October 20-26
Colors: Purple
Phrase: END DV #LPW
Contact: Loné Williams at Info@LoveProtectWisdom.com
Red Ribbon Week
Sponsor: Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division
Dates: October 23-29
Colors: Red
Contact: Luis Agostini at luis.agostini@dea.gov
Halloween
Dates: October 29, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Colors: Orange
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Month
Sponsor: Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter
Dates: November 2-8, 2025
Colors: Purple
Phrase: #ENDALZ
Contact: Nancy Rainwater at NRainwater@alz.org
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Light the World in Teal (Alzheimer's Awareness)
Sponsor: Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Dates: November 9, 2025 - November 15, 2025
Colors: Teal
Contact: Sandy Silverstein at SSilverstein@alzfdn.org
Children's Grief Awareness Day/Month
National Pancreatic Cancer Month/World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Light the World in Teal (Alzheimer's Awareness)
Sponsor: Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Dates: November 9, 2025 - November 15, 2025
Colors: Teal
Contact: Sandy Silverstein at SSilverstein@alzfdn.org
Children's Grief Awareness Day/Month
National Pancreatic Cancer Month/World Pancreatic Cancer Day
Homlessness Awareness Month
Holiday Season and New Year
Dates: December 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Colors: Red, Green, and White