In the film,"Ferris Bueller's Day Off", Ferris concocts a plan to keep himself out of school for a day. In what city does Ferris live?

In the movie, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari. He then embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago, Illinois. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act.

The film 'Ferris' earned over $70.1 million dollars, making it the 10th biggest hit of 1986. It cemented the star reputation of Broderick who was known for his role in 'WarGames' (1983). It also insured the career of John Hughes as a director. He had already released 'Sixteen Candles', 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Pretty in Pink'.