RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Larry J. Schreiner has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of seventy-two; and ,
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A retired member of the Chicago Police Department and a prominent journalist, Larry J. Schreiner was a longtime WGN Radio reporter; and
WHEREAS, Raised near Chicago's iconic Riverview amusement park and later in the Montclare neighborhood on the Northwest Side, Larry J. Shreiner was the stepson of a high-ranking law enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, Larry J. Schreiner began his career with the Skokie Police Department before joining the Chicago Police Department and eventually turned in his badge for press credentials; and
WHEREAS, For nearly four decades Larry J. Schreiner chronicled "the pulse of the city"; and specialized in reporting on crime, fires and other breaking news stories; and
WHEREAS, Widely respected for his street smarts and dogged determination, Larry J. Schreiner enjoyed the thrill of being the first to arrive on the scene of a breaking story; and
WHEREAS, Larry J. Schreiner drove a Mercedes Benz equipped with police and fire scanners which tipped him off to stories as they unfolded overnight; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his role as a radio reporter, Larry J. Schreiner was one of the first reporters to shoot video footage at crime scenes which he provided on a freelance basis to major television news outlets; and
WHEREAS, Larry J. Schreiner worked with WGN Radio hosts, including Wally Phillips, Roy Leonard and Bob Collins and carved out a unique niche within the industry that made him a favorite of radio listeners; and
WHEREAS, During his long and colorful career, Larry J. Schreiner enjoyed success as a broadcaster buoyed by his instincts, extensive array of contacts and vast experience in the law enforcement community; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Larry J. Schreiner serve as an ...
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