
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
Labor Day (September 1)
Dates: August 29, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Colors: Red, White, and Blue
National Recovery Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Dates: September 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Colors: Orange
Raising Hope Gala
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
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
Holiday Season and New Year
Dates: December 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Colors: Red, Green, and White