Ezike lays out IDPH budget proposal Feb 18, 2022 | coronavirus, Legislature, State Budget, Top Stories The Illinois Department of Public Health’s proposed budget will set the agency up for the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike told lawmakers Thursday.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.