Ezike to step down as head of IDPH Mar 1, 2022 | coronavirus, Top Stories Dr. Ngozi Ezike will step down as director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday.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.