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![From left: Dennis Connolly, of Alto Pass, Jay Simpson, of Murphysboro, and Mike Janulis, of Coben, applaud a musical performance Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, during Frack Free Fest at Alto Vineyards in Alto Pass. “It’s going to be tough [fighting fracking in southern Illinois]," Simpson said. "It’s going to take everybody to say that we’re not going to allow it.” (Autumn Suyko | @AutumnSuyko_DE)](https://dailyegyptian.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/082816_01_frackclap_WEB_AS.jpg)