Dave Melton
@davemelton.bsky.social
Freelance reporter, mainly for the Post-Tribune | Site Manager for Second City Hockey | Don't take any of this too seriously | Live music is undefeated
Boiling nuanced things down to a binary discussion isn't always the best strategy but when one side has Jack White and the other has Kid Rock, I know where I'm going.
February 6, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Boiling nuanced things down to a binary discussion isn't always the best strategy but when one side has Jack White and the other has Kid Rock, I know where I'm going.
A few weeks without Blackhawks hockey are upon us, so some thoughts on where we are now and what else we might need to see before this season ends:
Ain’t you hungry for success, success, success, success?
Some thoughts on the 57 games behind us and the 25 ahead with the Olympic break upon us.
www.secondcityhockey.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
A few weeks without Blackhawks hockey are upon us, so some thoughts on where we are now and what else we might need to see before this season ends:
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The Reinsdorfs are slumlord owners of a poverty franchise. Adam Silver needs to step in and make them sell the Bulls, there is no other way to restore dignity to one of the league's great markets.
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The Reinsdorfs are slumlord owners of a poverty franchise. Adam Silver needs to step in and make them sell the Bulls, there is no other way to restore dignity to one of the league's great markets.
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Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”
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Finally blocked out the time to watch this whole thing & you should too. It's long. Go make some popcorn. Try not to throw it when you get excited (because hell yeah). Overwrites some outdated info that made me less optimistic than I should be about our future (& righteous ire re: what's in the way)
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Finally blocked out the time to watch this whole thing & you should too. It's long. Go make some popcorn. Try not to throw it when you get excited (because hell yeah). Overwrites some outdated info that made me less optimistic than I should be about our future (& righteous ire re: what's in the way)
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JUSTIFIED “FUCK ICE” CHANTS #AEWDynamite
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 AM
JUSTIFIED “FUCK ICE” CHANTS #AEWDynamite
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New documents show a raid on a South Shore apartment complex was prompted by claims that immigrants were squatting in units — not that it had been taken over by Tren de Aragua — and was blessed by the complex's owner, @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social & @jodiscohen.bsky.social report for @propublica.org
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
The Trump administration has claimed the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua had taken over the building. But new documents make no mention of the gang and reveal federal agents had information about “ille...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
New documents show a raid on a South Shore apartment complex was prompted by claims that immigrants were squatting in units — not that it had been taken over by Tren de Aragua — and was blessed by the complex's owner, @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social & @jodiscohen.bsky.social report for @propublica.org
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Saw a few people sharing this over the last few days. Finally took the 90ish minutes to watch and it's so damn good.
You are being misled about renewable energy technology.
YouTube video by Technology Connections
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Saw a few people sharing this over the last few days. Finally took the 90ish minutes to watch and it's so damn good.
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The harmonica lollllll
February 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The harmonica lollllll
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Free post to kick off the week, a treatise on Artyom Levshunov's stalling out, and what it means for the Hawks, and why no one wants to see what's out on the ice instead of fantasies in their head.
sam-fels-but-whos-buying.ghost.io/the-levshuno...
sam-fels-but-whos-buying.ghost.io/the-levshuno...
The Levshunov Problem
The Hawks have hit their first crossroads of their rebuild. There's no evidence other than blind faith they know what to do about it.
Yet another "Rebuild Ranking" article came across my view the oth...
sam-fels-but-whos-buying.ghost.io
February 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Free post to kick off the week, a treatise on Artyom Levshunov's stalling out, and what it means for the Hawks, and why no one wants to see what's out on the ice instead of fantasies in their head.
sam-fels-but-whos-buying.ghost.io/the-levshuno...
sam-fels-but-whos-buying.ghost.io/the-levshuno...
@realfansprogram.bsky.social I assume someone's sent this your way by now
February 2, 2026 at 3:22 AM
@realfansprogram.bsky.social I assume someone's sent this your way by now
The most jarring part about this is seeing all the NHL players (who are also pro athletes) sorta look like a team full of kickers when they put on NFL gear.
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter Raymond James Stadium dressed in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the creamsicle uniforms for the NHL Stadium Series.
February 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The most jarring part about this is seeing all the NHL players (who are also pro athletes) sorta look like a team full of kickers when they put on NFL gear.
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For @cnn.com, a story about gambling addiction, gambling sobriety and how that changes many young men’s relationships to friends, family, and sports fandom. www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/s...
February 1, 2026 at 1:37 PM
For @cnn.com, a story about gambling addiction, gambling sobriety and how that changes many young men’s relationships to friends, family, and sports fandom. www.cnn.com/2026/02/01/s...
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PREVIEW: There's only one NHL game this evening and it's between two teams trending in opposite directions.
The Slowest Drink at the Saddest Bar on the Snowiest Day in the Greatest City: Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets Preview
Time for a rebound.
www.secondcityhockey.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:36 PM
PREVIEW: There's only one NHL game this evening and it's between two teams trending in opposite directions.
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there are so many HORRIBLE people that need to go what the fuck is this shit
January 30, 2026 at 6:16 PM
there are so many HORRIBLE people that need to go what the fuck is this shit
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i have to say, Death is doing a horrible job lately. you're taking the wrong people! STOP IT
January 30, 2026 at 6:14 PM
i have to say, Death is doing a horrible job lately. you're taking the wrong people! STOP IT
Pope Leo when he sees a Packers jersey
SINNER. oh my god.
January 30, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Pope Leo when he sees a Packers jersey
Holy shit minus-EIGHT?!
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Holy shit minus-EIGHT?!
Didn't know Moby had taken over as the Penguins head coach.
January 30, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Didn't know Moby had taken over as the Penguins head coach.
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Really thorough and interesting piece. As the story mentioned, Tillman was in the FBI for 8 years before resigning.
January 29, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Really thorough and interesting piece. As the story mentioned, Tillman was in the FBI for 8 years before resigning.
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lmaooooooooo
January 29, 2026 at 4:03 PM
lmaooooooooo
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Just noticed my work latop has a freaking CoPilot button on it and now I want to launch it into the nearest glacier (which is probably in my backyard at this point)
January 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Just noticed my work latop has a freaking CoPilot button on it and now I want to launch it into the nearest glacier (which is probably in my backyard at this point)
Maybe I'm just talking myself off the ledge here. Who knows?
RECAP: The Hawks blew a three-goal lead and that sucks but maybe it wasn't the worst performance overall? You be the judge:
Whether it’s Swift Falls or St. Paul: Wild 4, Blackhawks 3
Three-goal leads … who needs ’em?
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January 28, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Maybe I'm just talking myself off the ledge here. Who knows?