FORM 8-K

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

DATE OF REPORT: April 13, 2006

TRIBUNE COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

1-8572		36-1880355
(Commission file number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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

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

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

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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

ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On April 13, 2006, Tribune Company released earnings information for the quarter ended March 26, 2006. Set forth as Exhibit 99 is a copy of the press release.

ITEM 9.01(d) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99 – Press release dated April 13, 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: April 13, 2006		/s/ R. Mark Mallory
		R. Mark Mallory Vice President and Controller