[2] Thapedi worked as an intern with the office of the Cook County State's Attorney and the law department of the Chicago Transit Authority.
[2] On July 31, 2017, Thapedi was appointed a member of the Trade Policy Task Force for a term ending December 31, 2018.
The Task Force also promotes Illinois as a market for exporting and importing.
[4] On January 31, 2021, it was reported by NPR that Thapedi would resign his seat during the 102nd General Assembly.
[6] On April 8, 2021, Cyril Nichols was appointed by Democratic leaders in the district to succeed him.