Exhibit 99

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Our results thus far in 2011 are solid with growth in earnings, growth in the balance sheet, and a stronger capital position. Net income for the first half of 2011 was $5,423,000 as compared to $4,330,000 for the first half of 2010. Diluted earnings per share also increased to $.61 for the first six months of 2011 as compared to $.52 per share for the same period last year. The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $.19 per share for the first half of 2011 which was the same dividend as the first half of 2010. The dividend was paid on June 7 to shareholders of record as of June 1.

Growth in net interest income was the primary reason for the increase in earnings as this amounted to $23.6 million for the first half of 2011 as compared to $18.8 million last year. This was due to growth in the balance sheet with more loans, investments, and deposits than a year ago, reflecting the acquisition of bank branches completed in September 2010. We continue to have positive results from the new locations in Peoria, Bloomington, Galesburg, and Quincy with increases in commercial operating loans and checking account balances in those communities.  The balance sheet shows a decline in total loan balances since year-end as the growth in commercial loans has been offset by seasonal paydowns in agricultural operating loans. Our net interest income has also increased as we continue to systematically invest some of the liquidity resulting from the acquisition. At June 30, 2011, we had federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits of $172 million.

With the higher level of liquidity, our net interest margin is lower than last year. The net interest margin was 3.46% for the first half of 2011 as compared with 3.74% for the first six months of 2010. We have a good opportunity to improve the margin by continuing to move some of the liquidity into higher-yielding loans and investments.

Total non-interest income of $8.1 million for the first half of 2011 was higher than the $6.1 million recognized during the same period last year. Revenues from our trust, brokerage, and mortgage banking areas all increased. Also, fees received on debit and ATM transactions increased as we added customers from the new locations. Impairment charges on trust preferred securities we own were lower than last year as the level of community bank defaults slowed slightly.

Operating expenses for the first half of 2011 were $21.3 million as compared to $16.5 million for the same period last year. The higher expenses reflect the personnel and operating costs for the 10 new branch locations. The Company’s effective tax rate is also higher with the increase in State of Illinois taxes this year.

Economic conditions continue to remain sluggish as conditions appear to have improved slightly for some borrowers but a widespread recovery has been constrained by higher fuel prices and operating costs. We continue to see positive signs related to our level of past due and non-performing loans. Total loans past due 30 days or more have declined and at June 30, 2011 amounted to 1.09% of loans as compared to 1.19% of loans at December 31, 2010. Our total non-performing assets (non-performing loans and other real estate owned) have also declined from $16.6 million or 1.13% of total assets at December 31, 2010 to $15.3 million or 1.01% of total assets at June 30, 2011. Provision expense thus far in 2011 was $1,856,000 as compared with $1,843,000 for the first half of last year. Our year-to-date net charge-offs were $1,554,000 as compared with $1,240,000 for the first six months of 2010. Our coverage ratio, or total loan loss reserve to non-accrual loans, of 104% remains strong when compared to our peer banks. We will continue to monitor these non-performing assets closely.

In February, we strengthened our capital position with our planned convertible preferred stock issuance. Thus far, we have issued $19.25 million of preferred stock with $8.25 million more expected to be issued following regulatory approval. At June 30, 2011, our Tier 1 Capital ratio was 13.92% which is well in excess of the regulatory minimums to be considered well-capitalized. The offering not only improves our already strong capital position but puts First Mid in a position to respond to opportunities that may lie ahead.

I mentioned in the last communication that our operating environment in 2011 will likely remain difficult. High levels of unemployment continue to hurt the economic recovery and the recent turmoil over the debt-ceiling and possible downgrades in ratings of U.S. and U.S. agency securities is cause for concern. That said, I remain optimistic about First Mid’s future given our strong balance sheet and experienced management team.

Thank you for your continued support of First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.

Very Truly Yours,

/s/ William S. Rowland

William S. Rowland

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

July 28, 2011

First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.

1515 Charleston Avenue

Mattoon, Illinois 61938

217-234-7454

www.firstmid.com

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)	Jun			Dec 31
	2011			2010
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	36,032		$	21,008
Federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits		172,316			210,485
Certificates of deposit investments		12,149			10,000
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale, at fair value		418,471			342,816
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value of $51
at June 30, 2011 and $53 at December 31, 2010, respectively)		50			50
Loans		800,492			804,581
Less allowance for loan losses		(10,695	)		(10,393	)
Net loans		789,797			794,188
Premises and equipment, net		28,218			28,544
Goodwill, net		25,753			25,753
Intangible assets, net		4,496			5,068
Other assets		26,729			30,333
Total assets	$	1,514,011		$	1,468,245
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing	$	196,423		$	183,932
Interest bearing		1,020,639			1,028,778
Total deposits		1,217,062			1,212,710
Repurchase agreements with customers		111,313			94,057
Other borrowings		19,750			22,750
Junior subordinated debentures		20,620			20,620
Other liabilities		7,563			5,843
Total liabilities		1,376,308			1,355,980
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock (no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; issued
8,777 shares in 2011 and 4,927 shares in 2010)		43,885			24,635
Common stock ($4 par value; authorized 18,000,000 shares; issued
7,528,199 shares in 2011 and 7,477,132 shares in 2010)		30,113			29,909
Additional paid-in capital		28,970			28,223
Retained earnings		68,909			66,356
Deferred compensation		2,979			2,929
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		1,998			(2,066	)
Treasury stock at cost, 1,492,256 shares in 2011
and 1,418,456 in 2010		(39,151	)		(37,721	)
Total stockholders’ equity		137,703			112,265
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,514,011		$	1,468,245

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands) (unaudited)
For the period ended June 30,	2011			2010
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans	$	22,743		$	19,736
Interest on investment securities		5,172			4,416
Interest on certificates of deposit		40			62
Interest on federal funds sold & other deposits		196			67
Total interest income		28,151			24,281
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits		3,597			4,271
Interest on repurchase agreements with customers		75			61
Interest on other borrowings		394			626
Interest on subordinated debt		501			522
Total interest expense		4,567			5,480
Net interest income		23,584			18,801
Provision for loan losses		1,856			1,843
Net interest income after provision for loan losses		21,728			16,958
Non-interest income:
Trust revenues		1,520			1,219
Brokerage commissions		307			265
Insurance commissions		1,118			1,088
Services charges		2,297			2,257
Securities gains (losses), net		377			246
Impairment losses on securities		(246	)		(978	)
Mortgage banking revenues		239			201
ATM / debit card revenue		1,721			1,310
Other		731			503
Total non-interest income		8,064			6,111
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		11,059			8,655
Net occupancy and equipment expense		3,950			2,563
FDIC insurance		720			662
Amortization of intangible assets		572			352
Legal and professional expense		1,080			1,131
Other		3,922			3,135
Total non-interest expense		21,303			16,498
Income before income taxes		8,489			6,571
Income taxes		3,066			2,241
Net income	$	5,423		$	4,330
Per Share Information (unaudited)
For the period ended Jun 30,		2011			2010
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.61		$	0.52
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.61		$	0.52
Book value per share at Jun 30	$	15.54		$	14.87
OTCBB market price of stock at Jun 30	$	18.00		$	19.00

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands) (unaudited)
For the period ended June 30,	2011			2010
Balance at beginning of period	$	112,265		$	111,221
Net income		5,423			4,330
Dividends on preferred stock and common stock		(2,870	)		(2,289	)
Issuance of preferred and common stock		20,145			841
Purchase of treasury stock		(1,380	)		(560	)
Deferred compensation and other adjustments		56			64
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income		4,064			1,780
Balance at end of period	$	137,703		$	115,387

CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RATIOS				Threshold
	As of			for “Well-
First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.	Jun 30			Capitalized”
Primary Capital Measurements (unaudited):	2011			Designation
Leverage ratio		8.79	%		5	%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets		13.92	%		6	%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets		15.07	%		10	%