Midday News Links: Dennis Rodman Glams it Up to Play Basketball

By Staff in News on Dec 20, 2011 6:40PM

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• Father Daniel Mallette, who was beaten and robbed at his St. Margaret of Scotland Church, returned to the pulpit. [Sun-Times]
• The Chicago Film Critics Association announced their 2011 award nominees. [CFCA]
• Dennis Rodman played basketball during a barnstorming tour looking like.. well, see for yourselves. [SportsGrid]
• Bears head coach Lovie Smith remains optimistic Jay Cutler and Matt FOrte can return to the field before the season ends. [Tribune]
• Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque was suspended two games without pay for his hard check of Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook Sunday. [Blackhawks.com]
• Groupon may expand to Thailand next year and we're already working on "Red Light Special" and "Phuket Delight" jokes in anticipation. [NBC Chicago]
• Former Mayor Richard M. Daley made his first public appearance since the death of his wife Maggie, at a memorial service for his father, Richard J. Daley. [ABC 7]