Skip to content
Chicago Banner

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. 

If you have any questions, please contact Rob Johnson at rjohnson@bomachicago.org. 

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

National Infertility Awareness Week

Sponsor: RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Dates: April 20, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Colors: Orange
Phrase: #NIAW
Contact: Ryan Ferrante at Ryan@RyanFerranteLaw.com

Red Cross Heroes

Sponsor: Red Cross Illinois
Dates: April 29, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Colors: Red
Contact: Connie Esparza at Connie.Esparza@redcross.org

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters (May 4)

Sponsor: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 
Dates: May 2, 2025 - May 5, 2025 
Colors: Red 
Contact: Donna Clark at DClark@firehero.org 

LUNG FORCE Turquoise Takeover-Lung Action Week

Sponsor: American Lung Association
Dates: May 5, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Colors: Turquoise
Phrase: LUNG FORCE
Contact: Janye Killelea at Janye.Killelea@lung.org

Teal Lights Campaign

Sponsor: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Dates: May 7, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Colors: Teal
Phrase: NOCC or #teallights
Contact: Anita Owens at IL.TealLights@ovarian.org

Light Up for Rare

Sponsor: American Porphyria Foundation
Dates: May 15, 2025 - May 17, 2025
Colors: Purple
Contact: Nicole Castellano at Nicole@porphyriafoundation.org

National EMS Week

Sponsor: Chicago Fire Department
Dates: May 19, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Colors: Blue
Phrase: CFD EMS
Contact: Walter Schroeder at WSchroeder@mccormickplace.com

Memorial Day (May 26)

Dates: May 23, 2025 - May 26, 2025 
Colors: Red 

Lurie Children's Week

Sponsor: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Dates: June 3, 2025 - June 9, 2025
Colors: Blue
Phrase: For Kids
Contact: Karyn Rowe at Karyn.Ruhl@gmail.com

Juneteenth (June 19th)

Dates: June 19, 2025 - June 22, 2025 
Colors: Red 

World FSHD Day (June 20th)

Sponsor: FSHD Society
Dates: June 20, 2025 - June 23, 2025
Colors: Orange
Phrase: Cure FSHD
Contact: Kim Shanley at Kim.Shanley@fshdsociety.org

Independence Day (July 4th)

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

Labor Day (September 1)

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

Hispanic Heritage Month

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

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

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

Holiday Season and New Year

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

Scroll To Top