ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Scott Christiansen, former Winnebago County Board Chairman, has died at the age of 72, as confirmed by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office.
Beginning with his first election in 1984, he built a decades‑long career marked by early political enthusiasm, multiple board terms, and a 12‑year tenure as County Board Chairman. His leadership shaped county operations for more than a decade
Christiansen served as Chairman from 2004 to early 2016, following the departure of Chairwoman Kris Coh, who accepted a federal appointment in the U.S. Department of Education under President George H.W. Bush…