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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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January 12, 2016

New Life Covenant Church in Humboldt Park began its Safety in the Sanctuary initiative last week.

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January 11, 2016

The largest development in the neighborhood's history is rising quickly along Milwaukee Avenue.

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January 11, 2016

The brewery and taproom started its first batch of beer over the weekend and hopes to open in January.

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January 8, 2016

That is according to a map depicting biking and running routes comparing 2014 and 2015 by Strava users.

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January 8, 2016

The restaurant opened this week at the corner of Augusta and California.

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January 8, 2016

The listing agent for the property said the trail has brought a new set of buyers to the neighborhood.

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January 8, 2016

Our favorite Instagram shots taken in Logan Square and Humboldt Park this week.

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January 7, 2016

The Chicago Police Department is accelerating the rollout of body cameras to early spring.