We are neighbors. Dupage County myself.
I agree with you re: the coyotes. They are quite common here. I see them sometimes on the Prairie Path, and, of course, in the forest preserves. They are in my neighborhood, as well, as I’ve seen a few while walking my dog.
Should have included you in 44. I mostly hunt in Adams, and have a few trail cam pics that the DNR identifies as probable. Big as a wolf, but some coyote features. Which leads to the question, what are they? Particularly important when one is endangered, and there’s an open season for the other.