Chicago Man Faces Charges After Threatening Darren Bailey

A twenty-one-year-old Chicago man has been charged with making threats toward Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey.

Scott Lennox faces multiple felony charges, including threatening a public official, and harassment by telephone and electronic communications after allegedly leaving a voicemail message saying he wants to "mutilate and kill" Bailey according to the Cook County State's Attorney's office.

Lennox reportedly admitted to making the threats after being arrested on Monday. According to the police report on Oct. 28 at 10:27 p.m. Lennox left a voice message for Bailey.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, said in a statement: "the violent rhetoric and division we're seeing across the country is unacceptable." and added, "Hatred in any form has no home in Illinois."

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said in a statement: "Politicians on both sides of the aisle need to lower the rhetoric and bring back civility to our politics. I don't agree with Mr. Bailey's policies, but I want nothing but the best for him and his family."