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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 »

March 19, 2016

The Logan Square dive bar was evacuated during a fire Thursday night.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

March 18, 2016

A small fire started in the Mutiny's back office late Thursday, an official said.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

March 17, 2016

More than 90 percent of voters supported the referendum on Tuesday's ballot.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

March 16, 2016

The front-runner in the Democratic race narrowly held off Sen. Bernie Sanders in her native state.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

March 15, 2016

With nearly 90 percent of Illinois precincts reporting, Sanders was within three points of Clinton. 

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

March 15, 2016

Cole's Recorded Rarities will be housed at Cole's, the owner's namesake bar on Milwaukee Avenue.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

March 14, 2016

Small Fry will start serving up burgers geared toward a late-night crowd in April.