PARENT COMPANY ONLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION - Condensed Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Assets      
Accrued income taxes receivable $ 5,862 $ 8,754  
Other assets 40,259 29,260  
Total assets 3,233,723 2,884,824 $ 2,676,614
Liabilities:      
Subordinated debt 54,508 61,859  
Trust preferred debentures 37,405 37,057  
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net 8,598    
Other liabilities 36,918 36,509  
Total liabilities 2,911,915 2,651,768  
Shareholders'equity 321,770 232,880  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 3,233,723 2,884,824  
Midland States Bancorp, Inc      
Assets      
Cash 38,803 8,318  
Investment in common stock of subsidiaries 380,474 325,682  
Accrued income taxes receivable 17 2,657  
Other assets 2,047 3,644  
Total assets 421,341 340,301  
Liabilities:      
Subordinated debt 54,508 61,859  
Trust preferred debentures 37,405 37,057  
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net 5,037 5,087  
Other liabilities 2,621 3,418  
Total liabilities 99,571 107,421  
Shareholders'equity 321,770 232,880  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 421,341 $ 340,301