UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
                                 AUGUST 5, 2005


                       FIRST MID-ILLINOIS BANCSHARES, INC.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

                                    DELAWARE
                 (State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

                    0-13368                    37-1103704
           (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

                    1515 CHARLESTON AVENUE, MATTOON, IL 61938
           (Address Including Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices)

                                 (217) 234-7454
                         (Registrant's Telephone Number,
                              including Area Code)








Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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Item 8.01.   Other Events

Incorporated  by reference is the  quarterly  shareholder  report  issued by the
Registrant  on August 5, 2005,  attached  as Exhibit 99,  providing  information
concerning the Registrant's financial statements as of June 30, 2005.



Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)  None required 
(b)  None required 
(c)  Exhibits

     Exhibit 99 - Quarterly  shareholder  report as of and for the period ending
     June 30, 2005






                                    SIGNATURE


Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  the
Registrant  has dully  caused  this  Report  to be  signed on its  behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                    MID-ILLINOIS BANCSHARES, INC.



Dated: August 5, 2005               /s/  William S. Rowland

                                    William S. Rowland
                                    President and Chief Executive Officer






                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number          Description
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    99          Quarterly shareholder report issued August 5, 2005






                                                                      Exhibit 99
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The financial performance of First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. was good during
the first six months of 2005 with diluted earnings per share increasing to $1.06
compared to $1.03 per share during the same period in 2004. Net income increased
to $4,797,000  for the first half of 2005  compared to $4,752,000  for the first
half of 2004. As a result of this performance, the Board of Directors elected to
increase the dividend to $.24 per share for the first half of 2005 from $.21 per
share for the first half of 2004. All share and per share  information for prior
periods presented in this report have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-two
stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend completed in July 2004.

One factor in the earnings growth was greater non-interest income.  Non-interest
income increased to $6,244,000 for the first half of 2005 compared to $5,841,000
for the first half of 2004. As a result of new business underwritten through The
Checkley Agency, Inc., insurance commissions were $136,000 greater for the first
half of 2005 than for the first six  months of 2004.  Also,  we sold  securities
that  resulted  in  a  gain  of  $162,000  greater  than  last  year  as  market
opportunities  and  liquidity  factored in the  decisions to sell.  In addition,
increased  residential mortgage originations and greater refinance activity as a
result of lower long-term  interest rates in the first six months of 2005 led to
mortgage  banking  revenues  increasing  by $75,000 from the first six months of
2004.

Net interest  income also increased to $14,297,000  compared to $14,074,000  for
the first six months of 2004  despite the  current  interest  rate  environment.
Currently,  the difference  between short-term rates and long-term rates is at a
historically  low level.  This has resulted in the  Company's  year-to-date  net
interest margin declining to 3.78% on a tax-equivalent basis compared with 3.89%
for the  first  six  months  of last  year as  short-term  interest  rates  have
increased,  leading  to  greater  funding  costs.  However,  we have  more  than
compensated  and been able to increase net interest income as a result of growth
in loans and deposits. Loan balances on June 30, 2005 were $617 million compared
to $576 million on June 30, 2004.  Deposit balances increased to $637 million on
June 30, 2005 from $631 million on June 30, 2004.  Since December 31, 2004, loan
balances have  increased due to growth in  commercial  real estate loans,  while
deposits  have  declined  primarily  as a result of the maturity of brokered CDs
that were not replaced.

Our provision  for loan losses  amounted to $337,000 for the first six months of
2005 compared to $375,000 for the same period in 2004. Net charge-offs  declined
to $271,000 in the first half of 2005  compared to $296,000  for the same period
last year. Non-performing loans were $3.7 million on June 30, 2005 compared with
$3.1 million on December 31, 2004.

Non-interest  expenses  increased  to $12.8  million for the first six months of
2005  compared  to $12.4  million  for the same  period  in 2004 as a result  of
increased  costs incurred with the addition to staff in opening the new Highland
banking facility and greater professional fees.

During the quarter,  we announced that The Checkley Agency, Inc. would be moving
its office location to the corner of Route 16 and Lerna Road in September. Since
acquiring the agency in 2002,  the business has continued to grow,  creating the
need for  additional  office space.  We are pleased with the  insurance  line of
business  results and  continue to explore  ways to better  serve the  financial
needs of our customers.

In  addition,  we  announced  the  engagement  of  BKD,  LLP as our  independent
registered  public  accounting  firm,  replacing  KPMG LLP. The audit  committee
completed an extensive  review  process and selected BKD as the company's  audit
firm. We had no accounting disagreements with KPMG LLP.

Also, we celebrated our 140-year anniversary during the quarter and held an open
house  at  the  main  bank.  We  had  outstanding  attendance  and  I  sincerely
appreciated  your  support.  We  continue  to work  diligently  to  retain  your
confidence.

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

Sincerely,

/s/ William S. Rowland

William S. Rowland
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

August 5, 2005


                       First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.
                             1515 Charleston Avenue
                             Mattoon, Illinois 61938
                                  217-234-7454
                                www.firstmid.com





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)   (unaudited)          JUN 30,        Dec 31,
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                                                            2005           2004
Assets
Cash and due from banks                                  $15,778        $19,119
Federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits       922          4,435
Investment securities:
 Available-for-sale, at fair value                       148,124        168,821
 Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair
  value of $1,476 and $1,598 at June 30, 2005
  and December 31, 2004, respectively)                     1,432          1,552
Loans                                                    617,390        597,508
Less allowance for loan losses                            (4,687)        (4,621)
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  Net loans                                              612,703        592,887
Premises and equipment, net                               15,020         15,227
Goodwill, net                                              9,034          9,034
Intangible assets, net                                     3,059          3,346
Other assets                                              11,612         12,117
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  Total assets                                          $817,684       $826,538
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Deposits:
  Non-interest bearing                                   $93,679        $85,524
  Interest bearing                                       543,713        564,716
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    Total deposits                                       637,392        650,240
Repurchase agreements with customers                      50,205         59,835
Junior subordinated debentures                            10,310         10,310
Other borrowings                                          43,000         29,900
Other liabilities                                          6,258          7,189
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  Total liabilities                                      747,165        757,474
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Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock ($4 par value; authorized
   18,000,000 shares; issued 5,622,898 shares
   in 2005 and 5,578,897 shares in 2004)                  22,492         22,316
Additional paid-in capital                                19,122         17,845
Retained earnings                                         57,000         53,113
Deferred compensation                                      2,413          2,260
Accumulated other comprehensive income                        80            623
Treasury stock at cost, 1,203,495 shares in
   2005 and 1,121,546 shares in 2004                     (30,588)       (27,093)
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  Total stockholders' equity                              70,519         69,064
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  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity            $817,684       $826,538
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands)   (unaudited)
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For the year ended June 30,                                     2005       2004 
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans                                   $18,072    $16,371
Interest on investment securities                              3,123      3,060
Interest on federal funds sold and other                         102         57
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    Total interest income                                     21,297     19,488
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits                                           5,151      4,294
Interest on repurchase agreements with customers                 619        134
Interest on subordinated debt                                    293        140
Interest on other borrowings                                     937        846
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    Total interest expense                                     7,000      5,414
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Net interest income                                           14,297     14,074
Provision for loan losses                                        337        375
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Net interest income after provision for loan losses           13,960     13,699
Non-interest income:
Trust revenues                                                 1,208      1,162
Brokerage commissions                                            212        227
Insurance commissions                                            912        776
Service charges                                                2,187      2,317
Securities gains, net                                            254         92
Mortgage banking revenues                                        321        246
Other                                                          1,150      1,021
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  Total non-interest income                                    6,244      5,841
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits                                 6,880      6,709
Net occupancy and equipment expense                            2,080      2,159
Amortization of intangible assets                                287        323
Other                                                          3,553      3,213
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  Total non-interest expense                                  12,800     12,404
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Income before income taxes                                     7,404      7,136
Income taxes                                                   2,607      2,384
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Net income                                                    $4,797     $4,752
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Per Share Information
(unaudited)
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For the year ended June 30,                                     2005       2004
Basic earnings per share                                       $1.08      $1.05
Diluted earnings per share                                     $1.06      $1.03
Book value per share at June 30                               $15.96     $14.63
Market price of stock at June 30                              $40.50     $33.33



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands)  (unaudited)
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For the year ended June 30,                                     2005       2004
Balance at beginning of period                               $69,154    $70,595
Net income                                                     4,797      9,751
Dividends on stock                                            (1,056)    (2,023)
Issuance of stock                                              1,352      2,050
Purchase of treasury stock                                    (3,303)   (10,365)
Deferred compensation adjustment                                 118        104
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive
   income (loss)                                                (543)      (958)
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Balance at end of period                                     $70,519    $69,154
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