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
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In Sept, @homelandgov.bsky.social raided a Chicago complex and took dozens of immigrants — under the cover of darkness.
Officials called it a victory against terrorism.
A team @propublica.org set out to check the claims, and find and talk with the Venezuelans:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Officials called it a victory against terrorism.
A team @propublica.org set out to check the claims, and find and talk with the Venezuelans:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In Sept, @homelandgov.bsky.social raided a Chicago complex and took dozens of immigrants — under the cover of darkness.
Officials called it a victory against terrorism.
A team @propublica.org set out to check the claims, and find and talk with the Venezuelans:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Officials called it a victory against terrorism.
A team @propublica.org set out to check the claims, and find and talk with the Venezuelans:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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RECAP: The #Blackhawks picked up a point that can largely be attributed to Spencer Knight in a 4-3 OTL against the Devils on Wednesday night.
Every Word Handwritten: Devils 4, Blackhawks 3
Simon Nemec? A hat trick from Simon freaking Nemec?!
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November 13, 2025 at 5:54 AM
RECAP: The #Blackhawks picked up a point that can largely be attributed to Spencer Knight in a 4-3 OTL against the Devils on Wednesday night.
Was it known publicly that Troy Murray is apparently in the hospital?
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Was it known publicly that Troy Murray is apparently in the hospital?
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PREVIEW: The #Blackhawks are back home and half a tall task ahead of them this evening in one of the league's early front-runners.
Turn the Record Over: Blackhawks vs. Devils Preview
Back at the UC after a few weeks away.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
PREVIEW: The #Blackhawks are back home and half a tall task ahead of them this evening in one of the league's early front-runners.
Found the greatest movie of all time at an antique store.
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Found the greatest movie of all time at an antique store.
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A siege-breaking snowstorm followed by the strongest aurora in living memory is proof that Chicago has the Mandate of Heaven and its enemies will die by her sword
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
A siege-breaking snowstorm followed by the strongest aurora in living memory is proof that Chicago has the Mandate of Heaven and its enemies will die by her sword
The Northern Lights are back.
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Northern Lights are back.
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Time for a Eurotrip to catch up on some #Blackhawks prospects:
Blackhawks European prospect update, 11/11: Kantserov, Frondell flourishing
An early season check-in across the pond.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Time for a Eurotrip to catch up on some #Blackhawks prospects:
Live music: still undefeated.
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Live music: still undefeated.
@rileybreck.bsky.social That show ruled, as always. Thanks.
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
@rileybreck.bsky.social That show ruled, as always. Thanks.
I ran this play back to watch it again and the best part was, right after this clip ends, he helps Burns back up and resumes blocking him
Zoomed in again on Darnell Wright. This time shuts down the spin move by Brian Burns.
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I ran this play back to watch it again and the best part was, right after this clip ends, he helps Burns back up and resumes blocking him
BEARS.
a man wearing a helmet and scarf stands in front of a crowd of people
Alt: Bill Murray putting on a Bear Down hat
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November 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
BEARS.
THAT'S A FUCKING FRANCHISE QB
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
THAT'S A FUCKING FRANCHISE QB
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THE GIANTS WORE THE LANDETAS AND THIS IS WHAT THEY GET
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
THE GIANTS WORE THE LANDETAS AND THIS IS WHAT THEY GET
I really wanted to like Noah Sewell but he seems to miss tackles in really bad moments
November 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I really wanted to like Noah Sewell but he seems to miss tackles in really bad moments
One thing that's much nicer about this Bears team is that I actually believe halftime adjustments are a thing that will happen.
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
One thing that's much nicer about this Bears team is that I actually believe halftime adjustments are a thing that will happen.
After seeing the Giants uniforms I've got the Bears winning 21-0 with Richard Dent having 12 sacks by halftime.
November 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
After seeing the Giants uniforms I've got the Bears winning 21-0 with Richard Dent having 12 sacks by halftime.
Haven't quite seen a weather update like this for around here.
An update from the NWS on the potential snow event. Read it.
One key: “…As a result, the expectation is for the lake effect snow bands to be unusually intense with peak snow rates of 3 to locally 5 inches per hour, frequent lightning and thunder, and pockets of hail.”
#ILwx #Chicago #ChicagoWX
One key: “…As a result, the expectation is for the lake effect snow bands to be unusually intense with peak snow rates of 3 to locally 5 inches per hour, frequent lightning and thunder, and pockets of hail.”
#ILwx #Chicago #ChicagoWX
November 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Haven't quite seen a weather update like this for around here.
How is Colorado up 8-1 on the Oilers while going 0-for-7 on the power play?!
November 9, 2025 at 5:33 AM
How is Colorado up 8-1 on the Oilers while going 0-for-7 on the power play?!
A little late to this Hawks game but appears to be quite the chippy affair.
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
A little late to this Hawks game but appears to be quite the chippy affair.
Just win, baby.
Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 11/7: Just win, baby
The fun’s in the winning and don’t you forget it.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Just win, baby.
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PREVIEW: The #Blackhawks are in Vancouver tonight where a former first-round pick will face Chicago for the first time.
No, Not Now: Blackhawks at Canucks Preview
A former Hawks’ first-round pick will get his first shot at his former teammates in this one.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
PREVIEW: The #Blackhawks are in Vancouver tonight where a former first-round pick will face Chicago for the first time.
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PREVIEW: The #Blackhawks will have another one of its first-round picks in the lineup when it faces the Kraken on Monday night in Seattle.
One Short Day in the Emerald City: Blackhawks at Kraken Preview
It’s another late-night skate on the road for the Hawks.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
PREVIEW: The #Blackhawks will have another one of its first-round picks in the lineup when it faces the Kraken on Monday night in Seattle.
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The most explosive offense in the NFL so far this season?
You guessed it, the Chicago Bears with a 14.1% explosive play rate, per @trumedia.bsky.social.
You guessed it, the Chicago Bears with a 14.1% explosive play rate, per @trumedia.bsky.social.
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The most explosive offense in the NFL so far this season?
You guessed it, the Chicago Bears with a 14.1% explosive play rate, per @trumedia.bsky.social.
You guessed it, the Chicago Bears with a 14.1% explosive play rate, per @trumedia.bsky.social.