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Friday, March 29
Architecture critic Blair Kamin marks the emergence of the Trump Tower on the banks of the River and offers a bit of background on why it won't be finished for another few years. Meanwhile, the Tribune helps you to check out the slow but steady progress with a webcam that looks out on to the construction site.