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

June 12, 2008

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:

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

[  ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On June 12, 2008, Scott C. Smith announced his retirement from his position as President of Tribune Publishing and Publisher of Chicago Tribune Company.  Mr. Smith will remain with the Company for a period of time to assist with transition matters.

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
Date:  June 18, 2008	By:	/s/ David P. Eldersveld
		Name:  David P. Eldersveld
		Title:    Vice President/Deputy General    Counsel and Secretary