Welcome to the Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc. Website!

Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc., otherwise known as WIBI was established in the fall of 2005.

WIBI is a bank holding company formed to purchase Midwest Bank of Western Illinois from its former owner, Midwest Banc Holdings, Inc.

In 1992, this Chicago area bank holding company purchased the former National Bank of Monmouth, which was established in 1870. In 1998, its name and charter were changed to Midwest Bank of Western Illinois.

Stock share transfers within our holding company are no longer restricted by regulation and may be offered for sale on this website in units of not less than 500 and not more than 20,000 shares. WIBI has paid quarterly dividends since 2006 and continues to do so.

Midwest Bank of Western Illinois prides itself on its people, their banking experience and quality of customer service. We offer all the modern banking technologies, including telephone and Internet banking, check and document imaging, and our newest initiative, remote capture for our commercial customers. We offer our customers investment, insurance, and trust services.

With six locations in a four county area of West Central Illinois, Midwest Bank of Western Illinois serves the individuals and businesses that make our agricultural economy strong and prosperous.

If you wish to know more about our company, its products and services or are interested in becoming a shareholder, please contact Ann McCreight at 309-457-6267, or toll free at 888-309-2265.

Sincerely,

Augustin "Gus" S. Hart III
President