A man was killed in Cherokee County when a tree was knocked onto a camper by thunderstorm winds on March 30.According to an investigation by the National Weather Service, the incident happened just before 2 AM. The camper was lo cated along the east side of the Illinois River south of Scraper. An older couple was inside the trailer at the time. The man was killed.Wind gusts of 47 miles per hour were recorded at the mesonet weather station in Cherokee County.We have a reporter in Cherokee County who is learning more. We will bring you updates on air and online as we get them. Man killed in Cherokee County in overnight stormsStay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram SUBSCRIBE on YouTube ...read more read less