Rachel Marrello
Democratic
Circuit Court Judge, 3rd Subcircuit (Vacancy of Sherlock)
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Overview
Rachel Marrello has been in-house labor and employment counsel for Cook County Health since 2022.1 She previously worked for 11 years as an investigator for Cook County’s Office of Inspector General.2 From 2013 to 2017, she served on the Riverside Elementary School District 96 Board of Education.3 She says she has acted as a hearing officer or presenter in 85 quasi-judicial hearings.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- April 1 to June 30, 2026
- Raised
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $1,643
Source: Illinois State Board of Elections filings for Rachel Marrello for Judge
Endorsements and bar evaluations
- Chicago Bar Association: “Not Recommended”6
- Chicago Council of Lawyers: “Qualified”7
- Illinois State Bar Association: “Qualified”1
- Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening: 7 of 11 other member groups rated this judge “Recommended”, 3 “Not Recommended”, 1 “Qualified”.8 Each group’s rating (PDF)
Sources
- Cook County Judicial Evaluations, Illinois State Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Two locals vie for judgeship in 3rd subcircuit, Riverside Brookfield Landmark. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Riverside's Marrello cruises to county judge seat, Riverside Brookfield Landmark. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- ILLINOIS ENDORSEMENTS, IUOE Local 150. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Endorsements — Rachel Marrello for Cook County Judge, Rachel Marrello for Cook County Judge. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- Vote Smart: CBA Judicial Voter's Guide, General Election, November 3, 2026, Chicago Bar Association. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- Evaluation Report: Judges on the Ballot in the November 3, 2026 General Election, Chicago Council of Lawyers. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening, 2026 General Election ratings, Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening. Viewed Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- November 3, 2026 General Election Endorsed Candidates, Chicago Federation of Labor. Viewed Wednesday, October 7, 2026.