UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  April 29, 2016

First Busey Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

100 W. University Ave.
Champaign, Illinois  61820
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(217) 365-4544
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 8.01

Other Events.

On April 29, 2016, First Busey Corporation, a Nevada corporation ("First Busey"), announced that its merger with Pulaski Financial Corp., a Missouri corporation ("Pulaski") will close and be effective on April 30, 2016.  Following the effective time of the merger, First Busey will be the surviving company and Pulaski Bank, National Association, will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Busey.

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  April 29, 2016

First Busey Corporation

Name:  Robin N. Elliott

Title:    Chief Financial Officer