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Paul Biasco

Reporter/Producer @Paul_Biasco Contact

Paul Biasco is a reporter/producer covering Logan Square and Humboldt Park for DNAinfo Chicago.

Paul previously covered Lincoln Park and Old Town for DNAinfo Chicago. Before joining the team, Paul reported on breaking news and crime in the suburbs for two years working the night shift at the Daily Herald.

Paul reported on the infamous Snowmageddon blizzard extensively for two straight days in 2011, producing award-winning coverage. He also covered the killing of Osama bin Laden, the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago, the Herman Cain sex scandal and has appeared on WBBM 780 numerous times to discuss his stories.

Paul was born in Chicago, grew up in Glenview and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010.

He lives in Logan Square and spends most of his free time riding his bike along the lakefront, watching the Blackhawks and talking to cabbies where he gets most of his good story ideas.

Fun Fact: During high school, Paul played in the longest hockey game in Illinois history -- a seven-overtime Loyola Maroon victory over Hinsdale Central in 2003.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 25, 2015

Popular leader of LaSalle Language Academy made great strides during her eight-year tenure.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

March 24, 2015

Also: Why Rahm's rocky relationship with the media matters and the death of the trading pit.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

March 24, 2015

"Lies told to embarrass me," Vickrey says; Smith stands by her charge about opponent's tax filing.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 23, 2015

The two sailboats with masts taller than 100 feet will launch in Chicago in May.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 23, 2015

A Chicago Department of Transportation crew restored power to the lights late Friday afternoon.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 23, 2015

The candidates of the 43rd Ward both said they would consider requiring licensing bikes.

Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham »

March 21, 2015

Read about a big demolition, a girl crocheting for a cause and how popular ice is on the South Side.