Illustrator 10, bringing sketches in and color

I have Illustrator 10. I am also new to the software. Am I able to import a sketch into illustrator, and then work with it? Id like to draw a sketch on paper or a board, import it in, and then "clean it up". Then be able to color it. Sketches would be of a person/people among various backgrounds. If this is possible, what tips and tricks should I apply?
Thanks all..

Mike,
Up to at least CS, basically you will have to redraw; in some cases that applies to later versions, too. Have you considered Photoshop, if you have it?
Read in the Helpfile about raster and vector.

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