July 28, 2021 5:13 pm East Joliet Man Dies After Lightning Struck His Home, Starting Fire An elderly man from suburban Joliet died Wednesday morning after lightning struck his home, starting a fire spotted by neighbors. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports. Local 1:59 Mayor Tiffany Henyard appears in court over business owners' delay in receiving liquor license 2:24 Suburban father sues daycare after child left on bus in frigid weather 1:35 CTA Red Line trains bypassing Addison stop as construction continues 3:12 Chicago Cultural Center art installation sparks fierce debate 2:04 Rally pushing city officials for more affordable childcare held