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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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May 28, 2015

"Obu" was the leading name in early voting.

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May 28, 2015

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May 28, 2015

North Branch Works held its final meeting Wednesday night to discuss plans for the industrial corridor.

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May 27, 2015

A Teavana tea bar is expected to move into the former Hanig's Slipper Box.

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May 27, 2015

The Lincoln Centre development seeks to revitalize Lincoln Avenue.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

May 26, 2015

Lincoln Park resident Nate Love didn't make the first cut.

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May 26, 2015

Graffiti found in the building is associated with the animal rights extremism movement, the FBI said.

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May 26, 2015

New Principal Beth Bazer is currently assistant principal at Hawthorne, a magnet school in Lakeview.