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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.

Uptown & Andersonville »

March 1, 2015

None of these stories have to do with dress colors, llamas or Chicago's election.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

February 27, 2015

The former River North lounge is set to open Friday in Lincoln Park.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

February 27, 2015

On your weekend menu: oysters, beer and, of course,  pizza . Also a HUGE burger.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

February 27, 2015

Check out our roundup of the best Instagram shots from the neighborhood this week.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

February 26, 2015

The baby female gorilla was born Tuesday.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

February 25, 2015

The highly anticipated Whole Foods Market opened with an official bread-breaking Wednesday morning.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

February 25, 2015

Incumbent Ald. Michele Smith and challenger Caroline Vickrey will be back on the ballot April 7.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

February 24, 2015

There are four candidates in the 43rd Ward and six in the 2nd Ward.