The man convicted of gunning down the mother, brother and nephew of singer Jennifer Hudson will spend the rest of his life in prison.
A Cook County judge gave William Balfour three life sentences.
Mr Balfour was convicted earlier this year of first-degree murder over the 2008 killings. The sentencing came after Circuit Judge Charles Burns denied a request from Mr Balfour for a new trial.
Mr Balfour faced a mandatory life sentence. Illinois does not have the death penalty.
Mr Balfour was married to Ms Hudson’s sister.
Prosecutors contend he shot the family members in a jealous rage because she was dating another man.