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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. 

Upcoming Requests

Independence Day (July 4th)

Dates: July 3, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Colors: Red, White, and Blue

International Day of Hope

Sponsor: Chicago Department of Public Health
Dates: July 11-13
Colors: Yellow
Contact: Josh Zanger at Josh.Zanger@cityofchicago.org

Labor Day (September 1)

Dates: August 29, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Colors: Red, White, and Blue

National Recovery Month

Sponsor: Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Dates: September 2-9
Colors: Purple
Phrase: "Recovery"
Contact: James Kowalsky at james.kowalsky@illinois.gov.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Dates: September 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Colors: Orange

Raising Hope Gala

Sponsor: 00 Club of Illinois
Dates: September 24-28
Colors: Red and Blue
Phrase: “RAISE HOPE”
Contact: Kelsey Tomko at KTomko@100clubil.org.

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, 2025 - October 26, 2025
Colors: Purple
Phrase: END DV #LPW
Contact: Loné Williams at Info@LoveProtectWisdom.com

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, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Colors: Purple
Phrase: #ENDALZ
Contact: Nancy Rainwater at NRainwater@alz.org

National Diabetes Awareness Month

Sponsor: BreakthroughT1D
Dates: November 4-11, 2025
Colors: Blue
Phrase: Diabetes
Contact: Nancy Bownman at nbowman@BT1D.org

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

National Pancreatic Cancer Month/World Pancreatic Cancer Day

Sponsor: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Dates: November 19-21
Colors: Purple
Phrase: #CUREPANCAN
Contact: Jill Saponaro at jillpeet.saponaro@cbexchange.com

Holiday Season and New Year

Dates: December 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Colors: Red, Green, and White

100th Anniversary Better Business Bureau of Chicago

Sponsor: Better Business Bureau of Chicago
Dates: April 21-23, 2026
Colors: Blue
Phrase: “BBB 100” or “BBB”
Contact: Jay Elliott at jelliott@chicago.bbb.org.
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