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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT: May 30, 2006

Commission file number 1-8572

TRIBUNE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   36-1880355
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

435 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
60611
(Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 222-9100

        Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.

        On May 30, 2006, Tribune Company issued a press release announcing a 75 million share common stock repurchase, including a modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer for up to 53 million shares. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99.1   Press Release of Tribune Company dated May 30, 2006


SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

    TRIBUNE COMPANY
(Registrant)

Date: May 30, 2006
 
/s/  MARK W. HIANIK      
Mark W. Hianik
Vice President/Assistant General Counsel



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