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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 »

January 7, 2015

The chef-in-residence concept will open in the former L20 restaurant.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

January 6, 2015

Another candidate, Andy Challenger, dropped out of the race.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

January 6, 2015

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce is also hosting a fifth debate for the 2nd Ward election.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

January 5, 2015

Ald. Michele Smith said the judge's decision gives the project the green light.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

January 5, 2015

Lincoln Park's Jack Lembeck, 12, grew up reading a Charlie Trotter cookbook in bed.

Chicago »

January 2, 2015

Hand-drawn maps, a Little League controversy and how one man's dog helped him avoid a subpoena.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

December 31, 2014

Crews set up concrete barriers Wednesday to begin the cleanup process, McGrath Acura's GM said.

Wicker Park & Bucktown »

December 31, 2014

Officials hope to have the massive amount of salt removed from McGrath Acura by "Saturday or Sunday."