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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.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

January 6, 2016

Contract allows officers to pause misconduct interrogations for "meals, telephone calls and rest."

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

January 5, 2016

There were eight homicides in Logan Square in 2015, but overall shootings dropped last year.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

January 5, 2016

The neighborhood saw a dip in murders in 2015 as well as a continuing drop in overall crime.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

January 5, 2016

The European-inspired cafe from the former Rootstock team is coming to California and Augusta

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

January 4, 2016

The city's last Malaysian restaurant burned down in Chinatown eight years ago.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

January 4, 2016

The Logan Square tiki bar has been open for less than a year, but it's won over Imbibe magazine.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

January 4, 2016

Logan Square's Emporium is hosting the birthday party Monday night.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

December 31, 2015

Eggrolls, gummy bears, magic smoothies and sunglasses: hangover cures from the DNAinfo Chicago team.