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
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters (May 2)
Mental Health Awareness
Dates: May 1-7
Colors: Green and Blue
Contact: Emily Dehr at EmilyDehr@namichicago.org
Teal Lights Campaign/National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day (May 8)
Dates: May 7-9
National Nurses Week
Dates: May 8-11
Colors: Red
Contact: Betsy McIntyre, Betsy.McIntyre@ana.org
Save Your Tooth Month
Chicago Firefighter, EMT, and Paramedic Week
Dates: May 17-23
Memorial Day (May 25)
Pride Month
Lurie Children’s Week
Dates: June 3-9
Reducing Gun Violence
Dates: June 7-14
Cure FSHD
Juneteenth
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Dates: June 22-25
Independence Day (July 4th)
Celebration of Lithuanian Culture and Community in Chicagoland
Labor Day (September 7)
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness
Dates: September 19-25
Colors: Purple
Contact: Delia Jervier, DJervier@alz.org
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Dates: October 8-11
Domestic Violence Awareness (Tower Over Domestic Violence)
Halloween
Light the World in Teal / Alzheimer's Awareness
Dates: November 2-8
Colors: Teal
Contact: Sandy Silverstein at ssilverstein@alzfdn.org