FMBI 11-K Exhibit 23

EX-23 2 exhibit23.htm EXHIBIT 23 FMBI 11-K Exhibit 23

Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-25136) pertaining to the First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Savings and Profit Sharing Plan of our report dated July 11, 2005 with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. Savings and Profit Sharing Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2004.

/s/Ernst & Young LLP

Chicago, Illinois
July 11, 2005