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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 »

October 28, 2015

The controversial project will be the tallest in the neighborhood once complete.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

October 27, 2015

The only city neighborhoods with faster-selling homes were the West Loop and Roscoe Village: Redfin.

Jefferson Park, Portage Park & Norwood Park »

October 26, 2015

Enrique Zamora was pronounced dead shortly after being hit by a vehicle, officials said.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

October 26, 2015

The barcade is turning into a haunted house for four days this week.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

October 26, 2015

Rehab of nearby apartments, charter school options challenge the Old Town school.  

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

October 23, 2015

Also: Chicago streams security camera footage into police cars and how L.A. is reducing billboards.

Logan Square & Humboldt Park »

October 23, 2015

The emerald ash borer ravaged the neighborhood's namesake park, forcing the felling of 650 trees.