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EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

        We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-18921, 333-66077 and 333-74961) and in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 2-90727, 33-21853, 33-26239, 33-47547, 33-59233, 333-00575, 333-03245, 333-18269, 333-35422, 333-70684, 333-70686, 333-70690, 333-70692 and 333-70696) of Tribune Company of our report dated January 24, 2002, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chicago, Illinois
March 15, 2002

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EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS