A new plasma cutter gets its first real test in the workshop, tackling practical cuts and everyday tasks. A hands-on look at performance, setup, and results. How does new equipment change the way a ...

Plasma cutters have become one of the most useful tools in garages and home workshops, especially for anyone who works on automotive projects, metal fabrication, or DIY repairs. Unlike traditional ...

When it comes to postgame speeches, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is becoming elite. Johnson has routinely given electric postgame speeches following Bears wins this season, and he even removed ...

“I didn’t realize how much this plasma cutter would help with my DIY projects.” With this limited-time deal from Amazon, you can get the Silatu 55A Plasma Cutter for just $124, a whopping 52% off its ...

Together with its with its partners at Highland Electric, Blue Bird, and local Exelon utility ComEd, the West Aurora school district kicked off this week by deploying 27 fully electric school buses — ...

A pedestrian was struck by a Metra Electric train near McCormick Place on Monday morning. Both inbound and outbound train service was halted as crews responded. Extensive delays are expected. CHICAGO ...

After three successful consecutive years, Chicago Drives Electric, powered by ComEd, continues to expand in size, scope and impact. This year's move to a larger location reflects the growing public ...

Cutting steel can be easier than you think, especially when using a 12V car wiper motor to create an automatic plasma cutting track. In this video, watch as a simple motorized setup turns a standard ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

Something to look forward to: Scientists have created a laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine that could revolutionize space travel. Based on a magnetic plasma accelerator, this ...