Applications approved under Bank Merger Act. (Announcements).

By Federal Reserve Banks

APPLICATIONS APPROVED UNDER BANK MERGER ACT
By Federal Reserve Banks

Recent applications have been approved by the Federal Reserve Banks as
listed below. Copies are available upon request to the Reserve Banks.

Applicant(s)                      Bank(s)

Colonial Bank,                    Palm Beach National Bank and Trust
  Montgomery, Alabama               Company,
                                    Palm Beach, Florida
Midwest Bank and Trust Company,   Midwest Bank of Hinsdale,
  Elmwood Park, Illinois            Hinsdale, Illinois
                                  Midwest Bank of McHenry County,
                                    Union, Illinois

Applicant(s)                      Reserve Bank   Effective Date

Colonial Bank,                    Atlanta        August 2, 2002
  Montgomery, Alabama

Midwest Bank and Trust Company,   Chicago        July 15, 2002
  Elmwood Park, Illinois