Illinois Department of Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys is stepping down after nearly four years heading up the state’s prison system. Department of Corrections Chief of Staff Latoya Hughes will serve as the acting director while the state searches for a permanent replacement.
Jeffreys inherited a department plagued with a troubled health care system, civil rights lawsuits and staffing challenges. He oversaw the department during a tumultuous time that included a global pandemic and major criminal justice reform. Jeffreys said it was an honor to lead the department “through unprecedented departmental and societal challenges.”
