Penalty for Murder in Illinois? Does anyone know?

Question

Today would have been my neices Birthday. Nov. 19th.

Her boy friend beat and stabbed her to death! She weighed 98 lbs He was over 200.
Oh! no drugs were involved. He was just upset that she was breaking up with him.

This was 4 years ago and he is in Jail.
Guess for how long?

P.S. Her 19 month old daughter covered her with a blanket to keep her warm. Then lied down next to her to sleep.

Answer 1

For 1st degree murder, the penalty is 40 years (or more). If he was convicted of a lesser degree, it can be as little as 1 to 5 years.