Midday News Links

Local home prices are on the rise. [Chicago Breaking Business]
McDonald's to add fruit and veggies to Happy Meals. [Sun-Times]
Gov. Quinn is gathering politicians to discuss McCormick labor rules. [Crain's]
Count Rep. Jan Schakowsky as one of those optimistic the nation won't default on its debt next week. [CBS Local]
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District opened two locks during the weekend thunderstorms, allowing millions of gallons of storm water into Lake Michigan and forcing a swim ban. [ABC 7]
Tammy Duckworth has released a video of Congressman Joe Walsh's greatest hits in Washignton. You should watch. [Progress Illinois]