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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.

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May 17, 2016

The church, which was located in Humboldt Park, is being demolished to make way for condos.

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May 16, 2016

Logan Square Neighborhood Association expects more than 500 people to march on the trail Tuesday.

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May 16, 2016

The neighborhood's racial makeup has changed significantly in the last 15 years.

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May 16, 2016

The Logan Square Neighborhood Association's program includes 130 parent mentors who are in classrooms.

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May 13, 2016

The owner of Ryuu Asian BBQ said the neighborhood reminds him of the West Loop around 2011.

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May 13, 2016

Our favorite Instagram photos from readers in Logan Square and Humboldt Park this week.

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May 12, 2016

About 650 people voted in the first participatory budgeting process in the ward.

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May 12, 2016

A boxing gym, chai cafe, painting and wine studio and food co-op have opened or will open this year.