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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 11, 2015

A handful of students from Lincoln Park H.S. and Lindblom Math and Science Academy are competing.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

March 10, 2015

What started as a New York food cart is expanding across the country into brick-and-mortar locations.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 9, 2015

The man, 23, was grappling with the homeowner when police arrived, according to authorities.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

March 9, 2015

The "PRAY-4-Rose" makeshift memorial arrived on the Fullerton underpass at the Kennedy Expy. on Sunday.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 9, 2015

The 43rd Ward race is headed to an April 7 runoff between Michele Smith and Caroline Vickrey.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 9, 2015

Four former aldermen of the 43rd Ward have voiced their support in the election.

Rogers Park & Edgewater »

March 6, 2015

Creepy deer heads, pumpkin pie and soccer were some of the subjects of this week's neighborhood stories.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

March 6, 2015

That question will be answered Saturday at the iO Theater.