First Mid-Illinois Bancshares Inc. reported unaudited consolidate earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2011. For the year, the company's net income amounted to $11,372,000 compared to $8,761,000 for 2010 and diluted earnings per share increased to $1.29 per share in 2011 from $1.07 per share for 2010. Book value per share increased to $16.18 on December 31, 2011 compared to $14.46 on December 31, 2010. Growth in earnings was primarily due to the increase in net interest income. Net interest income was $48.3 million compared to $40.1 million in 2010. Income before income taxes was $18 million compared to $13.3 million a year ago.