ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Help Make Spirits Bright this Season with 28 Grants to Power Holiday Light Events
Business Wire•22/10/2026•12:55 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤28 grants provide $69,500 for northern Illinois holiday lighting events
- ➤ComEd has invested more than $300,000 across over 120 communities since 2021
- ➤Awards support events scheduled from November 1, 2026, to February 13, 2027
- ➤ComEd serves more than 4.2 million northern Illinois electricity customers
Expert Statements
Melissa Washington, ComEd’s senior vice president of government, regulatory and external affairs
“Holiday lights brighten our communities and show just how vibrant their shared spirit truly is”
Melissa Washington, ComEd’s senior vice president of government, regulatory and external affairs
“ComEd’s commitment to northern Illinois goes beyond delivering safe and reliable power. Through grant programs like this one, ComEd helps bring our service territory to life and display the creativity, tradition and connection that make our neighborhoods so special.”
Neil James, executive director of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
“This program continues to show the cultural and creative depth of our communities”
Neil James, executive director of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
“Each light display is a powerful illustration of connection and collective storytelling and we’re proud to help bring those ideas to life.”
ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Help Make Spirits Bright this Season with 28 Grants to Power Holiday Light Events
Sixth annual Powering the Holidays Grant Program provides $69,500 to support decoration and lighting projects in northern Illinois communities
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