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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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September 22, 2015

Victor Rios had no toys growing up, now he's on the hunt for unloved toys in the trash.

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September 21, 2015

The Progressive Caucus is set to announce its own tax rebate proposal Monday afternoon.

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September 18, 2015

The street artist who gained fame for his D-Rose memorial is back.

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September 18, 2015

The six-by-eight cell is part of an art exhibit examining race relations in America.

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September 18, 2015

Our picks of the top Instagram shots taken in Logan Square and Humboldt Park this week.

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September 17, 2015

The Taste Talks foodie festival is coming back to Chicago for its second year.

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September 17, 2015

Mural's artist called it an act of censorship; mayor's office said it has nothing to do with paint job.

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September 16, 2015

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