Exhibit 15

October 14, 2002


The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Emmis Communications Corporation and Subsidiaries

We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Form S-8 (Nos. 33-83890, 333-14657, 333-42878, 333-71904 and 333-92318) of Emmis
Communications   Corporation   and  the   incorporation   by  reference  in  the
Registration  Statement  on Form S-3  (No.  333-62172)  of Emmis  Communications
Corporation and Emmis Operating  Company  (collectively,  "Emmis") of our report
dated  September  26, 2002  relating  to the  unaudited  condensed  consolidated
interim  financial  statements  of Emmis  Communications  Corporation  and Emmis
Operating  Company that are  included in Emmis' Form 10-Q for the quarter  ended
August 31,  2002.  Pursuant  to Rule  436(c) of the  Securities  Act of 1933 our
report  is not part of the  registration  statement  prepared  or  certified  by
accountants within the meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.
It should be noted  that we have not  performed  any  procedures  subsequent  to
September 26, 2002.

Very truly yours,



/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
ERNST & YOUNG LLP