Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

March 8, 2010

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Office of the Chief Accountant

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549

Re:    Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

File No. 000-10537

Dear Sir or Madam:

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Old Second Bancorp, Inc. dated March 8, 2010, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP