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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2016


Media Contact: Laura ZuHone Investor Contact: Aaron Holt VP, Director of Marketing AVP, Shareholder Services

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JULIE WHITE NAMED BRANCH MANAGER AT MURPHYSBORO FIRST MID-ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST


MATTOON, IL - First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust is pleased to announce that Julie White, Branch Manager for the DeSoto, Illinois banking center, has also assumed responsibilities for the Murphysboro banking center. In her expanded role, White will be responsible for the administration and efficient daily operation of the banking centers located at 1709 Walnut Street in Murphysboro and 102 North Chestnut in De Soto.


"Julie has broad banking experience, and she can provide leadership and supervision to promote a superior level of customer service at these branches," said Angela Boyd, Regional Deposit Manager.


White began her banking career in 1989 as a Teller, Assistant Manager and Branch Manager with First National Bank, later becoming Old National Bank. She is very active in the De Soto Community, volunteering for the De Soto Lions Club, the De Soto Foundation, and creating Community Christmas Baskets.


About First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, N.A.:

First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, N.A. (First Mid) and First Mid Insurance Group. A community bank with over $2 billion in assets headquartered in Mattoon, IL, First Mid offers comprehensive banking, trust and wealth management services, and insurance services. First Mid's mission is to fulfill the financial needs of our communities with exceptional personal service, professionalism and integrity, and deliver meaningful value and results for customers and shareholders. First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol FMBH. More information about First Mid is available at www.firstmid.com.


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