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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.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 14, 2015

Vickrey, trailing by 86 votes, says it wouldn't be in the ward's interest to "drag this out."

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

April 14, 2015

Also: Hillary Clinton's local religious experience and what we've learned about police shootings.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 14, 2015

The project is a year-and-a-half behind schedule and a community agreement has yet to be signed.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 14, 2015

The home's backyard includes a steel giraffe by John Kearney.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 13, 2015

The Chicago Taco Takedown creator says event's not about "bull---- foodie culture," but home chefs.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 13, 2015

It is likely the race will be drawn out until April 23 at the latest to include mailed-in ballots.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

April 13, 2015

That nugget of law was unearthed by Victor Jaime, who fended off a tow truck last week.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 13, 2015

The eyewear retailer is set to open a permanent location near its current pop-up shop Saturday.