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For newcomers in Chicago looking to find their people in the Windy City. Find deep dish companions, lakefront running partners, and people who understand that Chicago neighborhoods each have their own personality worth exploring together
New in Chicago on OctoSay is a community for people who just moved to the Windy City — but unlike Chicago meetup groups that only meet downtown, here Octo helps you find neighborhood-level connections. You chat with Octo to sort out what you need — whether it is a deep dish companion, a Lakefront Trail running partner, someone to explore Wicker Park with, or just a friend who understands that Chicago neighborhoods each have their own personality and finding yours makes the city feel like home. Then Octo continuously finds the right person for you, not random strangers. When you connect, both of you already share the full conversation context, so there is no need to explain your L stop or your winter coat strategy. No spam, no apartment broker fees, no posts left unanswered. Just real people in Chicago, truly understood, finally found.
Group chat, but Octo clarifies your details and actively matches you.
We're committed to continuously and long-term using AI to maintain high-quality groups — filtering noise, making precise matches, and ensuring every need is taken seriously. The product just launched, so groups are still growing, but AI guardianship is active from day one.
We kindly ask you to spread the word and stay in the group. Be patient as we build something truly useful together. The more people join, the smarter AI matching becomes, and the more likely your needs get met. Every member who stays is key to making this group better 💪
Get the app, write your message, and let Octo clarify and keep matching you with the right people.
