SPRINGFIELD — Senate Bill 21, better known as “Tobacco 21,” a bill raising the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21, passed through committee Tuesday in a 8-4 vote.There are 36 municipal ordinances already in place across the state barring the sale of tobacco products to people under 21.“The momentum has been building for this public health policy,” Sen. Julie Morrison, the bill’s chief sponsor, said.Less than two weeks ago, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted in favor …