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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.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

June 8, 2016

The popular ramen spot opened its second location Tuesday.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

June 8, 2016

There have been two shootings near Armitage and Humboldt Boulevard in the last week.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

June 7, 2016

The plan was approved by the City Council despite National Parks Service concerns with preservation.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

June 7, 2016

The restaurant takes its name, in part, from a Shel Silverstein poem "Me and my Giant."

Lakeview & Wrigleyville »

June 6, 2016

Police said the driver was trying to run over an officer during the December shooting.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

June 3, 2016

Fans of the trail said words like freedom, fun, happy and relaxing, among others.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

June 3, 2016

The River North Portillo's incident occurred in June, the night the Blackhawks clinched the Stanley Cup.

Garfield Park & North Lawndale »

June 3, 2016

Jeremiah Smith and Lisa Simmons are suing the Chicago Police Department.