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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 7, 2015

Just 98 votes seperated the incumbent Smith and Vickrey in Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 7, 2015

The next chef at Intro will be Erik Anderson, who replaces CJ Jacobson.

Downtown, South Loop & River North »

April 7, 2015

The man, whose escape was caught on camera, says his dog was in the truck as it was being towed.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 6, 2015

The indoor cycling studio has a cult-like following around the country.

Lincoln Square, Albany Park, Roscoe Village & North Center »

April 3, 2015

Also: Chicago's odd couple, afforable celebrity fashion and why you should embrace Easter hats.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 3, 2015

The mayor is supporting Michele Smith, who has raised more than four times her opponent in the runoff.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 2, 2015

The barbecue spot will be the first Dinosaur location in the Midwest.

Lincoln Park & Old Town »

April 2, 2015

The snow monkeys at Lincoln Park appear to peek at their neighbor's touch screen when completing tasks.