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Capone was recruited for Chicago by Johnny Torrio, his Five Points Gang mentor.

Torrio had gone there to resolve some family problems his cousin's husband was having with the Black Hand and killed them.

He saw many business opportunities in Chicago, especially bootlegging following the onset of prohibition.

Chicago's location on Lake Michigan gave access to a vast inland territory, and it was well-served by railroads.

Torrio took over the crime empire of James " Big Jim " Colosimo after he was murdered.

Yale was a suspect but legal proceedings against him were dropped due to a lack of evidence.

Capone was suspected in the murders of Colosimo and two other men.

He was seeking a safe haven and a better job to provide for his new family.