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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 »

December 29, 2015

Ald. Roberto Maldonado's (26th) office announced his wife's death Tuesday afternoon.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

December 29, 2015

Azumah, a former cornerback for the Bears, bought the home for $885,000.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

December 29, 2015

Neighborhood residents and parkgoers hope the new crosswalks slow traffic and make the area safer.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

December 28, 2015

DNAinfo's reporters followed the ups and down of life in Chicago's neighborhoods like no one else.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

December 28, 2015

Development, gentrification, The 606 and Riot Fest dominated the news and neighborhood talk in 2015.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

December 24, 2015

As usual, one house along Logan Boulevard stole the show again this year.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

December 22, 2015

Ald. Roberto Maldonado called the cameras a "money grab" and said the playlot was not an actual park.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

December 22, 2015

Neighborhood groups and local leaders are also paying to plow near the Illinois Centennial Monument.